Changes to electric scooter regulation published in the Official Gazette
Various amendments have been made to the Electric Scooter Regulation. According to the changes published in the Official Gazette, new provisions have been introduced regarding geofencing, data sharing, permit durations, call center requirements, and domestic production conditions.
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Withthe amendment made, the definition of 'geofencing' was addedto theregulation.Under the scope of geofencing, softwarewill be used to restrict entry into certain areas or actions that can be performed within those areas. will be restricted viait.
The obligation for authorization certificate holders to process the serial numbers, license plates, ID numbers, and location information of e-scooters into the U-Net system has beenstrengthened. Accordingly, the location of scooters that have started a ridewill be updated every 3 minutes, and the location of thosewhoseridehas ended will be updated within 10 minutes at the latest, and the rideThe location of every movement outside the city will be reported instantly. According to the regulation, operators will regularly submit accident and complaint data to U-Net every month.
The permit duration granted to e-scooter operatorsThe duration is set at 2 years. In the event that there is no new application at the end of the period, the permitmay be extended for another year, provided that the fee is paid.Businesses must ensure that the total number of permitted scooters in a
district or regiondoes not exceed the specified limits.at least 70 percent of itscapacity (40 percent during theNovember-February period),and will not be able to hold more than 130 percent of itscapacity.
Businesses must provide a24/7 call center or asystem that performs the same functionit has become mandatory to have a mobile application that willprovide service. In mobile applications, scooter location, battery status, estimated range, prohibitedzones (geofencing map),real-time fare information, and carbon footprintcomparisons will be included in the interface.faces will be mandatory.
Businesses must ensure that at least 30 percent of the scootersthey provide for service aredomestic products certifiedby the Turkish StandardsInstitution (TSE)in accordance with thecommuniqué of the Ministry of Industry and Technology. will procure from manufacturers. This provision will enter into force on July 1, 2026.