From sidewalks that became a battlefield to millions in profit: the huge gap in enforcement of electric scooters
A ynet investigation reveals vast disparities in the enforcement of electric scooter riding laws among local authorities. Tel Aviv leads with over 55,000 fines generating 29 million shekels, while Jerusalem admits there is no actual enforcement, and other cities recorded zero fines. The Or Yarok association warns that the avoidance comes at the cost of human life.
A ynet investigation reveals vast disparities in the enforcement of electric scooter riding laws among local authorities in Israel. Tel Aviv-Yafo leads by a huge margin with over 55,000 fines that generated more than 29 million shekels for the municipality. In contrast, Jerusalem, despite having about 50 inspectors authorized, officially admitted that no actual enforcement is currently being carried out on the matter. Other cities such as Modi'in Illit, Kiryat Ata, Umm al-Fahm, Rahat, Ness Ziona, Afula, Beit Shemesh, Nazareth, and Kiryat Gat recorded zero fines in 2025. The data, received from the Or Yarok association, indicates that most authorities are refraining from exercising the enforcement powers granted to them. The association warns that the avoidance comes at the cost of human life, with 122 pedestrians and 126 two-wheeler riders killed in 2025 alone. The Holon municipality announced a dramatic step: starting September 2026, the operation of shared scooters in the city will be completely halted. The chairman of the "Transportation in Our Way" association warns that the step could lead to a shift to private cars and an increase in the purchase of private scooters that can be tampered with.