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Re:Paris Votes to Ban Rental E-Scooters by ChuckNorris89 on Monday April 03, 2023 @01:52AM (#35419030)
>Most of these business have gps trackers on them they will quickly find a way to enforce proper parking onto users.

BINGO!

Haven't parked your scooter in the designated area? -10 Euros fee on your credit card.

Driving recklessly on the scooter? -30 Euros fee.

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Re:Paris Votes to Ban Rental E-Scooters by mikeodds on Monday April 03, 2023 @02:34AM (#35419353)
I’ve seen Lime have the inverse (ie non parking zones) in various US cities where you will be warned then billed (I think $50! in Venice beach) if you finish the ride.
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