Greece rushes to regulate e-scooters after 400 child accidents

Saturday, 23 May 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

Electric scooters have been involved in 400 accidents involving minors across Greece so far in 2025, with approximately half of those injured requiring hospitalization, according to newly released data. The figures have prompted renewed calls for stricter regulation of rental and privately owned e-scooters in tourist destinations, including popular areas of Crete. For visitors traveling with children, authorities recommend keeping young riders off electric scooters entirely, as helmet use remains inconsistent and many accidents occur in busy pedestrian zones and narrow village streets. Adults renting e-scooters should wear helmets, stay off footpaths, and follow posted speed limits. Local municipalities are reviewing rules around where scooters can operate, so restrictions in certain resort areas may be updated during the 2025 season. Check with your rental provider for current local regulations before riding.