Oslo officials and rental companies have agreed to reduce e-scooter speeds following a sharp rise in accidents. The measures come after the city doubled the number of available scooters this spring.
Three major operators will immediately implement new safety rules. Speed limits will drop by 10 percent and acceleration will be reduced. Users will face stricter training requirements and lower thresholds for being banned.
"These measures will be implemented immediately," said Oslo's environment and transport councilor Marit Vea in a statement.
The city government doubled Oslo's e-scooter fleet from 8,000 to 16,000 vehicles in April. Accident numbers have skyrocketed since that expansion.
Over one thousand people have received treatment for e-scooter injuries in Oslo this year. This represents more than double last year's injury count.
The speed reduction appears necessary given the clear correlation between increased scooter numbers and rising accidents. City officials are responding to public safety concerns while maintaining scooter availability.