Rental of electric scooters and bicycles suspended in Moscow due to snowfall

Rental of electric scooters and bicycles has been suspended in Moscow due to snowfall. This was announced on Monday, March 17, by the press service of the Metropolitan Department of Transport in its Telegram channel.

The operation of rental services for these vehicles will resume as soon as the city regains positive temperatures, writes RIAMO.

Residents of the metropolis were reminded that trips in rain, snow and ice are dangerous. The authorities recommended that owners of personal bicycles and scooters switch to public transport.

Snow and ice arrived in the capital region earlier in the day. Due to the icy conditions, several mass accidents occurred in the city. Drivers were urged to observe the speed limit and distance, as well as not to be distracted by the phone while driving, writes RT.

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The rental season for electric scooters and bicycles in 13 cities of the Moscow region started on March 7. By March 15, the number of cities with working rentals had increased to 39. The season officially started on the 15th, and a couple of days earlier than usual due to early spring, the website clarifies kp.ru . For the new season, the operators have updated the fleet and prepared 50 thousand scooters and 2 thousand electric bicycles, IA Regnum notes.