Rome fines Lime, Bird, and Dott €2.6 million over scooter free rides

euronews.com

Rome's antitrust authority fined e-scooter operators Lime, Bird, and Dott €2.675 million for obstructing free rides promised to Rome's local public transport subscribers. An investigation opened in November 2025 found inadequate organizational structures caused long waits and cumbersome activation for Metrebus season-ticket holders. Bird also arbitrarily deactivated user accounts, according to the authority. The penalties come amid broader Italian and European efforts to regulate e-scooters. Consumer association Codacons is assessing possible legal action to seek compensation for affected users.


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