They’ve become an inescapable feature of Prague’s streetscape: electric scooters scattered on sidewalks, clustering at intersections, and weaving through pedestrian zones. What was once heralded as a convenient transportation alternative has evolved into a source of mounting frustration for the Czech capital.
The promise was simple enough—a quick way to navigate Prague’s historic streets, an eco-friendly substitute for public transport. But the reality has proven far messier. Shared scooters have become synonymous with accidents, dangerous encounters, and visual clutter that mars the city’s carefully preserved urban landscape.
City officials have reached a tipping point. After weighing the benefits against the growing list of complications, Prague’s leadership has concluded that these vehicles cause more problems than they solve. The decision is final: shared electric scooters will have no place in the new system being prepared for implementation.
Come January 2026, the scooter free-for-all will come to an end. The new regulatory framework will effectively exclude these devices from Prague’s streets, marking a significant shift in the city’s approach to micro-mobility solutions.
For now, however, the situation remains unchanged. Walk through the city center today, and you’ll find it nearly impossible to avoid encountering these controversial two-wheelers at every turn—a ubiquitous reminder of an experiment that Prague has decided to terminate.
