Source: ETSC

Greece and Cyprus have recently introduced stricter regulations around the use of e-scooters, with both countries setting minimum age limits, alongside a variety of technical stipulations, and directives regarding shared-use scooters.

In Cyprus, two amendments were introduced in May to the 2018 Regulation of Bicycles and other Personal Mobility Devices Law. Newly introduced factors include a minimum age of 17, provisions about where e-scooters may be ridden, and technical standards that must be met. The power of enforcement authorities to seize devices in case of law breaches have been outlined, as well as the powers of municipal and community authorities to set local rules, and rules around the operation of rental companies for shared-use schemes.

In Greece, the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, announced that an upcoming bill will introduce a total ban on minors using e-scooters. In addition, all e-scooters must be fitted with speed limiters, require mandatory insurance and special identification markings, and will not be allowed to use high-speed roads. Regarding shared-use schemes, municipalities will now be empowered to set maximum fleet sizes.

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has pointed out that although a European Commission study on regulatory options for personal mobility devices (including e-scooters) was published in November 2024, no legislation has yet been introduced, though a review published in February 2026 promised further action. ETSC has called for mandatory EU safety standards, and points out that the patchwork of different rules across the EU is confusing for users, and has left safety standards inconsistent.