Paris to vote on banning e-scooters due to safety concerns.

Paris residents will vote on April 2 on whether to ban self-service e-scooters due to rising safety concerns and accidents. While the vehicles were initially embraced as a green alternative to cars, their popularity has led to issues with irresponsible use and dangerous parking. The city has attempted to regulate the industry with speed limits, fines for misuse, and dedicated parking zones, but accidents continue to rise. The referendum is expected to go in favor of a ban, although sales of personal e-scooters are rising in France as an alternative to rental models.