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According to regional authorities, the licenses of the last remaining operators—Bolt and Dott—will expire at the end of 2026 and will not be renewed. As a result, starting in 2027, only rental bicycles and e-bikes will remain on the city’s streets.
Rise in Injuries and Resident Complaints
According to The Brussels Times, citing regional statistics, in 2025 alone, approximately 660 people were injured in accidents involving electric scooters—a 26% increase from the previous year.
Medical professionals and experts note that the design of the scooters makes injuries from falls particularly severe: the head and face are most commonly affected. Haphazard parking is another source of frustration for residents—abandoned scooters regularly block sidewalks, creating problems for the elderly and people with limited mobility.
From street transport to a tool for criminals
Safety concerns have become a separate reason for tightening regulations. Authorities state that electric scooters have increasingly been used in criminal schemes, including drug trafficking and the activities of organized groups. In 2025, according to regional authorities, there were 25 reported shootings involving such vehicles.
European trend toward bans
Brussels was no exception: Paris, Madrid, and Prague had already banned rental scooters earlier. The overall trend in major European capitals is clear—the period of unchecked growth in micromobility is giving way to a phase of strict regulation and partial bans.
What’s next
City authorities are betting on the development of alternatives: the bike-sharing network will expand, and the availability of e-bikes will increase. In essence, Brussels is not abandoning micromobility as such, but is radically restructuring its format—in favor of more controllable and safer solutions.
