Kyiv is considering fining parents whose children ride electric scooters

A petition has been filed in Kyiv proposing to restrict the use of electric scooters by individuals under the age of 18 and to impose fines on parents.

The authors of the initiative propose imposing a fine of 10,000 hryvnias, as well as expanding the network of bike lanes in the capital. The corresponding petition No. 14248 was published on the Kyiv City State Administration website.

The text of the petition proposes banning the use of electric scooters by individuals under the age of 18 to improve safety. The initiators also propose imposing a fine of 10,000 hryvnias on parents who allow minors to ride electric scooters.

Separately, the petition includes a proposal to expand infrastructure: the authors call for the construction of bike lanes throughout the city for bicycles and electric scooters to ensure free movement of these modes of transport for individuals aged 18 and older.

As a reminder, the Kyiv City State Administration explained the structure of the new public transportation fare in the capital following the increase.

A petition calling for no increase in public transit fares in Kyiv had gathered the required number of votes for consideration by city authorities in less than a day as of May 19. The initiative emerged amid discussions of a possible fare revision in the capital and sparked a strong reaction among city residents.

Earlier, a petition against fare hikes was registered in Kyiv.

In Lviv, public transit fares were raised on May 16, and now prices depend on the payment method and can reach 30 hryvnias per trip. Authorities attribute the fare increase to rising costs for fuel and vehicle maintenance.