Coimbra Joins the Portuguese Cities Backing Away From Shared E-Scooters, While the National Rulebook Still Calls Them Bicycles
Braga has banned them, Espinho has ended its scheme and Lisbon faces a referendum push. Coimbra's mayor says the city lacks the safety conditions. Meanwhile the Codigo da Estrada still classifies e-scooters as velocipedes and helmets remain optional.