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More and more German cities are banning passengers from taking e-scooters on buses and trains. This is due to incidents in London, Madrid, and Barcelona involving battery fires.
The cities and the ÖVP companies are reacting to a report by the STUVA, which explains why it is too dangerous to transport e-scooters on buses and trains.
We clearly say: No. Why?
The studies were commissioned by Hamburger Hochbahn AG (HHA), which has Study Group for Tunnels and Traffic Facilities (STUVA) commissioned to fire protection assessment of e-scooters, but not for Pedelecs or electric wheelchairs, which identical Li-ion batteries The STUVA is also responsible for Fire safety of structures such as underground transport systems active, but is not an expert on batteries and, according to his own statements, has not commissioned any other external experts.
In Germany, 15 cases of burning batteries had been reported up to that point. However, none of these incidents occurred in public transport, and 13 cases involved pedelecs. The cases that were decisive for the entire report were in Barcelona, Madrid and London were not taken into account here. These e-scooters did not have to be Germany necessary and monitored tests for the e-scooter approval.
It's hat ouch no consultation with the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) or the TÜVThe TÜV had stated that it poses “no major danger” as long as the e-scooters have a general operating permit (ABE), because with such a permit an e-scooter is allowed to drive on public roads.
After the HHA Association of German Transport Entrepreneurs (VSV) has switched on, this results in a nationwide Recommendation for action on a ban on taking food for e-scooters in public transport. Despite indications of the serious errors and false statements the study, the VDV insists on its recommendation.
Fleading the protests This decision is opposed, among other things, Florian Walberg from Egret, whom we would like to thank very much for his commitment.
Even if the ADAC fundamentally supports the ban, the experts there agree that it is “rather unlikely” that it will lead to a explosive battery fire is coming. So what now, ADAC?
From the very beginning, Moovi has focused on the topic Micromovement and the combination of different modes of transport. Therefore, the lightness and compactness of Moovi e-scooters has always been an important part of the company's policy. Commuters who do without a car can particularly benefit from this. Who has a bus stop right outside their front door?
With an e-scooter, the distances between Home – Bus&Train and Bus&Train – Workplace They are ideal for this purpose and do not take up as much space on public transport as a bulky bicycle, which in some communities and cities is only permitted after a certain time after the morning rush hour.
Find here an Survey A survey of us in a very large and active Facebook group clearly showed how important it is for e-scooter riders to take their e-scooters on buses and trains. A total of 72% voted in favor of this, ranging from "extremely important" to "practical," while only 20% considered it "unimportant."
We believe that this report and the resulting recommendations and bans must be rescinded as quickly as possible. It is a slap in the face for the mobility transition.
But what can be done? First, everyone who wants to support repeal should sign the petition below. We're sure there will be protests this spring.
Follow the usual channels on social media or our accounts on:
Facebook, Instagram or TikTokThere will surely be reports on upcoming protests. Protests are very popular at the moment and have already had quite an impact!
Here is the press release from 29.02.2024 of the VDV
Also the Spiegel has recently taken up the topic. However, it sticks to providing information and doesn't really take a position, as one might expect from Der Spiegel.
Here is an important Petition which needs the support of all those who want/need to continue taking their e-scooters on buses and trains and do not want to have their lives made unnecessarily difficult by incompetent decision-makers.
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I'm practically dependent on combining my commutes with the train and e-scooter. A ban, which I also consider completely wrong, would be a minor catastrophe for me. It would also cause great damage to the entire climate movement and environmental awareness. I would have to buy a car again. Of course, I signed the petition.
I can't believe it: 'The ADAC fundamentally supports the ban on e-scooters.' And about 10 people die in traffic every day! Shouldn't we 'fundamentally' consider banning cars and trucks?
When will the first demonstrations take place? Perhaps with 100 e-scooters through the city centers? That's just how effective it is.
In the interests of e-mobility and environmental protection, users of e-scooters should be allowed to use public transport.
The VDV is slowly backtracking, not enough yet, but they seem to have realized they've gone too far and are facing increasing opposition! Especially from the TÜV, whose arguments they can't simply ignore. The suggestion at the end of the article is interesting... I'll tackle that soon...
Here is the link to the VDV press release:
240430-pm-fire-risk-with-e-scooter-batteries-tuev-and-report.pdf
They were simply looking for a reason to throw the scooters off buses and trains. There's nothing more to it than that, and it's a huge mess. In the months before the ban, I only saw one other commuter on a scooter on the train besides me, but there were a lot of them, so a lack of space can't be the reason.
I'm completely dependent on commuting by scooter, and now I'm having huge problems. I don't understand the VB. Why didn't they simply introduce a paid-for ride? That way, only those who really need the scooter to commute would ride?! I doubt that will ever change. I've been thrown off the bus with my scooter several times before, arbitrarily because there wasn't enough room for three strollers, even though only one was allowed on the bus.
But since no baby has caught fire on the other side of the world yet, are they still allowed to ride along and block the buses? Sounds stupid, yes...but that's apparently the VDV's way of thinking.
I'm so angry. If someone ever becomes my customer at the public utility company, I'll have to put them off on the spot because my cordless screwdriver might explode, and I'll enjoy the stupid look on my face when the appliances in my house stay broken. On top of that, I'll have to charge higher travel costs because I now have to commute inconveniently.
I've now bought a Moovi with a bag, continue to take the bus/train, and politely give the middle finger if someone tries to look in my bag. So, just like that!