Prague 1 has introduced a new measure to improve safety in one of its busiest tourist zones.
Electric scooters are now banned from Nerudova Street, the road connecting Malostranské náměstí with Prague Castle, after repeated accidents involving riders and pedestrians.
The district installed new traffic signs at both ends of the street, formally prohibiting scooters from entering.
According to the city hall, the move comes after several collisions, some of which required medical assistance. Officials say Nerudova’s narrow sidewalks and heavy foot traffic made the ban unavoidable.
Deputy Mayor for Transport Vojtěch Ryvola explained that Nerudova is not suited for fast-moving vehicles. “Scooter riders often used the steep downhill stretch as a race track, which created dangerous situations. Pedestrians must feel safe on their way to the castle,” he said.
Local residents and shopkeepers had long complained about dangerous situations.
Tourists descending at speed frequently lost control on the cobblestones, with several incidents reported to emergency services over the past year.
Prague 1 hopes the restriction will help restore order to one of the city’s most visited historic streets.
The measure also ties into a wider discussion about scooter use in Prague. City officials have been weighing stricter rules for shared scooters, including requiring riders to park only in marked spots and expanding the list of streets where riding is prohibited.
