electric scooters

A tragic night on Israel's roads left one in critical condition as well as one sedated and ventilated in serious condition.

E-Scooter company Bird announced on Sunday that volunteers with roadside emergency service Yedidim will ride for free.

A local’s thoughts on electric scooters and what can be done about the dangerous ‘balagan’ on Tel Aviv’s roads and sidewalks

Overall, 31.8% of all deaths and 29.6% of injuries on Israel's roads involved Arab citizens, despite representing only 21% of the wider population.

Four people died in accidents on Friday and another five on Saturday.

The new regulations “are unprecedented and are meant to set an example for other municipalities around the world who are dealing with similar circumstances,” the municipality said.

Scooters are more affordable than cars. If you normally ride around your local town or city, then operating a scooter may be a cheaper alternative to driving a car or taking public transportation

"There is a real risk that the smart transportation revolution will lead to a worsening of driving conditions, congestion and parking problems, especially in city centers," said the report.

New licensing regulations for operators of shared electric scooter and bicycle companies were published by the Tel Aviv Municipality on Monday.