Over 98% of Seoul residents support expansion of e-scooter ban zones

More than 98 percent of Seoul residents have expressed support for expanding the city’s “no e-scooter zone” policy, reflecting rising concerns over the safety risks posed by personal mobility devices, according to data released Monday. Data from a recent pilot program, which designated two city areas as “no e-scooter zones,” found improvements in pedestrian safety and the overall walking environment. Nearly all respondents ― 98.4 percent ― said they would support the idea of expanding such zones throughout the capital. In contrast, only 2.6 percent said that the restrictions made their daily activities less convenient. Older residents, particularly those aged 40 and above, reported noticeably higher levels of satisfaction and positive impact from the e-scooter ban, as they were statistically more likely to be walking rather than riding, compared to the younger age group of 18 to 30. As Seoul’s population ages, the need for pedestrian-friendly policies is expected to rise. Electric scooters have rapidly transformed Seoul’s urban landscape since their introduction aroundWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times