E-scooters as allies in addressing environmental sustainability in urban transport

Abstract

This opinion considers the phenomenon of e-scooters and tries to analyse their environmental impact in cities. In doing this it also considers the role that they play in the environmental sustainability of city wide transport systems. In order to address the first issue it is necessary to separate the actual life cycle of the vehicle in question from its mere use. This is an important consideration since the life cycle of this mode of transport obviously contributes to understanding the carbon footprint that can be produced by these types of vehicles as a whole. In addition to the above, the opinion also considers the regulatory framework that is associated with these vehicles in Spain.