Changwon City Holds Meeting with Related Organizations to Resolve Electric Scooter Complaints

Changwon City, Gyeongnam held a meeting to resolve complaints related to electric kickboards.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Changwon City, Gyeongnam held a meeting on the 1st to address the increasing complaints regarding electric kickboards (personal mobility devices).

Electric kickboards initially gained great popularity among young people due to their convenience, moving solely by electric power, similar to bicycles at the time of introduction.

However, the lack of safety gear to minimize damage from accidents, the issue of qualifications allowing anyone to ride without restrictions, riding under the influence, and electric kickboards lying anywhere on the streets have triggered many complaints, becoming a nationwide controversy, not just a problem unique to Changwon.

At the meeting, the city reviewed the enforcement status by the Changwon Jungbu Police Station and trends in complaints following the May amendment of the 'Road Traffic Act' addressing electric kickboards, and requested efforts from related parties to resolve the issue of electric kickboards being abandoned on streets and roads, which was not included in the legal amendment.

They also explained the current status of electric kickboard complaints and enforcement after the amendment of the Seoul electric kickboard towing ordinance, and informed that Changwon City is also considering revising its electric kickboard (personal mobility device) towing ordinance.

Electric kickboard companies shared their circumstances, user status, and management difficulties due to COVID-19.

The Changwon City Bicycle Riding Development Council presented citizens' opinions on electric kickboards.

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