Vienna restricts e-scooters on public transport

Vienna’s public transport operator is tightening its rules for e-scooters from September 1. Riders may take them on underground trains only outside weekday peak hours, while buses and trams will no longer allow them.

On weekdays, e-scooters can enter the underground from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. until services end. No time restrictions will apply on weekends or public holidays. The same ban on buses and trams also covers folding electric bicycles.

Unpowered scooters may still be carried at any time in all vehicles if they are folded. Vienna transport councillor Ulli Sima said electric vehicles take up considerable space and can become a tripping hazard, particularly during peak periods. Passengers who breach the new rules face a €50 fine.

The transport operator also announced autumn disruptions. U6 trains will generally serve the Neue Donau station, but trains toward Floridsdorf will not stop there from September 14 until the expected completion of work at the end of 2026. The tram routes D, 1, 25, 26, 27 and 49 will also face restrictions. Route 49 will be suspended from September 21 to October 31 while tracks are renewed, with routes 9, 46 and 52 covering much of its service.