E-Scooter Deaths in France Nearly Doubled — Even After Paris Banned Rentals

E-scooter deaths in France rose from 45 to 79 in one year, police report. Paris banned rented e-scooters in a 2023 public vote, but privately owned scooters — 2.5 million nationwide — stayed legal. In Paris, 1,100 riders were hurt, up 33%. New rules now require helmets and reflective vests for riders.