Cuauhtémoc mayor's office removes scooters from streets amid resident complaints

The Cuauhtémoc mayor's office in Mexico City has carried out another operation to clear electric scooters from public thoroughfares. The action targeted the neighborhoods of Buenavista, Santa María la Ribera, and Roma Norte, resulting in the removal of approximately 200 electric scooters.

This initiative is a direct response to numerous complaints from residents regarding the obstruction of sidewalks by these shared mobility devices. Mayor Alessandra Rojo de la Vega stressed the critical need to consider the opinions of local inhabitants when planning and implementing such projects. She stated that decisions about placing "mostrencos" (unauthorized or obstructive items) on public property require at least minimal consultation with the people who use the streets.

"The streets have owners, and they are all who transit them," Rojo de la Vega asserted, highlighting the residents' right to accessible public spaces. The mayor's office reiterated its commitment to dialogue with the companies operating these scooter services. The goal is to collaboratively develop mechanisms that ensure coexistence between these alternative mobility options and the respect for public space.

The operation aims to restore order and accessibility to the sidewalks, addressing the growing concerns about the haphazard placement and use of electric scooters in busy urban areas. The mayor's office seeks a balance that allows for innovative mobility solutions while prioritizing the needs and comfort of the community.