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Melbourne-Based Council Limits ‘Inappropriate Use’ and Parking of E-Scooters

The council received $180,000 per year from e-scooter operators.
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Melbourne-Based Council Limits ‘Inappropriate Use’ and Parking of E-Scooters
Hire e-scooters are lined up in Melbourne's central business district (CBD) in Australia on Aug. 13, 2024. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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An inner east council in Melbourne will limit parking and inappropriate use of e-scooters following complaints from the community.

The Yarra City Council voted for a resolution (pdf) that requests geofencing (placing a virtual boundary) of all pavements that are narrower than two metres.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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