According to the plan, rental mopeds were supposed to hit Tallinn traffic last Saturday. However, due to bad weather, it was postponed. Now, the mopeds are expected to be available for rent from mid-week. The mopeds are brought to Tallinn by the Latvian company Ride Mobility. A thousand mopeds will be introduced in the city, but they won't all be available for rent immediately; instead, they will be gradually added to traffic. The mopeds will park in the same areas as electric scooters.
A dispute has arisen in the city government over the safety of mopeds. One deputy mayor says that mopeds can be dangerous if the city does not impose restrictions. Another deputy mayor believes that mopeds are safer than electric scooters. He states that laws regulate the use of mopeds and they are not allowed to ride on sidewalks.
Tallinn has a new regulation that sets rules for the use of mopeds, electric scooters, and bicycles. If the city council agrees to this regulation, the city government can establish rules for the use of rental vehicles. These rules include speed limits and parking restrictions.
Political parties have also reacted to the dispute. The Reform Party has expressed concern that mopeds could cause chaos on sidewalks. Isamaa says that the Reform Party should turn to legislative changes to limit the number of light vehicles in the city. The Center Party also states that the mayor should pay more attention to this issue.