Dubai has announced a new law which requires e-scooter users to have a driving license in order to operate the electric mobility solution, the Dubai Media Office announced in a statement on March 31.
The new rule comes as part of a wider announcement of a series of laws for alternative modes of transport.
The new law also states that riders below the age of 16 are not permitted to ride an electric bike or scooter, while cyclists below 12 years must be accompanied by an adult cyclist older than 18 years of age.
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