The residents of Oradea now have 250 electric scooters at their disposal for getting around the city as of this week. Users must bear in mind that these vehicles must be left near cycle tracks and not in areas when using them.
The traffic committee of Oradea City Hall gave Bolt Operation Ou authorization for 25 areas designated for electric scooters. The notice is in effect through the end of May, and an extension request has also been made.
The scooters do not require any new infrastructure or additional development because they are dockless.
In accordance with the Oradea Municipality's rules for using electric scooters on the public domain, riders must be at least 14 years old and ride in the first lane of the road, unless there are designated bike lanes nearby, in which case they must use those. In addition, anyone under the age of 16 must wear a helmet.
You can ride your scooter on sidewalks only if a bicycle lane is marked, or on trails in parks if they do not cause distress for people. Electric scooters can ride at a maximum speed of 25 km/h in Oradea, or 10 km/h in Unirii and Ferdinand squares, as well as the area around the St. Ladislaus bridge. Scooters are not allowed to stop or be parked on the road, in public transportation stations, taxi stops, car parking spaces, pedestrian crossings, bicycle lanes, green areas, or in vehicle access zones, according to the regulations.
