Trip Hazard E-Scooters: Search for a Solution - ABSV Withdraws E-Scooter Lawsuit, Vows to Push for Safer Parking Rules
The Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Berlin (ABSV) has withdrawn its lawsuit against the state of Berlin regarding E-Scooters. The presiding judge ruled the lawsuit inadmissible in its current form. The association, supported by Fuss e.V., aims to prevent E-Scooters from being carelessly left on sidewalks, posing a danger to pedestrians and visually impaired individuals.
The ABSV initially sought to challenge the state's issuance of special use permits for E-Scooters. However, the association realised that it would need to challenge each permit individually, making the process impractical. Instead, the ABSV wants providers to be obliged to use fixed pick-up and return stations to prevent incorrectly parked E-Scooters. A study by Fuss e.V. found that 56 percent of E-Scooters are left standing or lying around without fixed stations.
The lawsuit was heard at the Verwaltungsgericht Berlin (Administrative Court Berlin). Despite the withdrawal, the association has reserved the right to bring the issue back to court. Both ABSV and Fuss e.V. are exploring the possibility of an out-of-court solution before pursuing further legal action.
The withdrawal of the lawsuit is a strategic move by the ABSV, as it preserves the opportunity to revisit the issue in the future. The association's goal remains unchanged: to persuade the Berlin state to refrain from free-floating models of E-Scooter use, ensuring the safety of all road users, particularly pedestrians and the visually impaired.
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