Braga Ends E-Scooter Era | Portugal News

Portugal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Braga is shutting down shared e-scooters by September 1st, as Bolt—the only operator—pulls out after the city council voted to suspend service. Mayor João Rodrigues called it a necessary pause amid rising safety concerns: over 40 accidents this year, mostly involving teens, and growing misuse despite soaring usage—from 100 scooters eight years ago to nearly 600 today. The council’s move aims to tackle rule-breaking, sidewalk clutter, and lack of clear regulations, while some members urged more data before banning them outright. The city hopes this break will pave the way for safer…