Guvernul vrea cască obligatorie pentru toți utilizatorii de trotinete electrice. De ce se opun Bolt și Lime

The Romanian government plans to make helmets mandatory for all electric scooter users, facing opposition from companies like Bolt and Lime. They argue that the measure is disproportionate and could negatively impact scooter rental services. The current law requires helmets only for users under 16, but the new proposal extends this to all ages. Bolt and Lime claim the project creates unfair treatment between scooters and bicycles, and they highlight that most EU countries recommend helmets for adults rather than making it mandatory. They also express concerns about practical challenges in providing helmets for rental users and suggest alternative safety measures instead of a blanket helmet requirement. The government supports the initiative but calls for further evaluation of its socioeconomic impact before finalizing the legislation.