Porto Removes 300 E‑Scooters, Prioritises Shared Bicycles Over a Ban

Scooter Removal Phase

Porto’s city council has collected 300 electric scooters that were operating on public streets since September 2023. Officials say the move aims to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety.

Shift to Shared Bicycles

The municipality plans to fill the gap with an expanded shared‑bicycle network. Negotiations with current operators Bolt, Lime and Bird have resulted in a commitment to increase bike docking stations by roughly 30%.

• Bolt
• Lime
• Bird

City leaders insist any new contracts must meet stricter sustainability and safety standards.

While Lisbon and Braga have pursued outright bans on e‑scooters, Porto is taking a more measured approach, respecting existing private‑operator agreements while moving toward greener mobility.