Vladivostok cracks down on electric scooters with strict 2026 season rules
Vladivostok has set new rules for electric scooters as the 2026 season begins. Running from April 11 to November 1, the regulations include bans on nighttime use and restrictions on certain streets. Authorities have also outlined permanent no-ride zones across the city. Riders must follow strict guidelines during the season. Scooters cannot be used between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Operators must stay under 25 km/h, ride alone, and avoid alcohol. Dismounting at pedestrian crossings and parking responsibly are also required.
Several key areas are off-limits for scooters. Banned streets include Semenovskaya, Admiral Fokina, Svetlanskaya, Aleutskaya, Tigrovaya, and Okeansky Prospect. Permanent restrictions cover Sportivnaya Harbor Embankment, Revolutionaries Square, and other locations. Despite the rules, no official rental providers like Urent or Whoosh are publicly registered in Vladivostok as of April 2026. Local services may operate informally, but their popularity among residents and tourists remains unrecorded in reliable sources. Regional lawmakers have pushed for faster action on a federal bill. The Legislative Assembly of Primorsky Krai urged Russia's State Duma to speed up adoption of nationwide electric scooter regulations.
The new measures aim to control scooter use in Vladivostok until early November. Nighttime bans, speed limits, and restricted zones will apply throughout the season. Meanwhile, calls for federal legislation continue as local enforcement takes shape.
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