Verona is set to implement 150 new designated electric scooter parking spaces, in Veronetta, Cittadella, Via IV Novembre, and the city’s ZTL (limited traffic zone). This initiative aims to improve urban mobility and reduce clutter on sidewalks and streets. Each company operates around 400 scooters in Verona, serving more than 1,200 users daily.
Currently, the rules outlined by the city’s administration establish a hybrid parking system: in the historic center, scooter parking is restricted to specific, pre-defined spaces, while a free-floating system is allowed in the rest of the city. However, this is still subject to traffic laws, and scooters must be parked in designated scooter stalls. In the coming weeks, the area requiring mandatory scooter parking will expand to include the historic center and the Zone of Special Urban Value (ZPRU). This area encompasses the ZTL and the neighborhoods of Veronetta, Cittadella, San Zeno, and parts of Borgo Trento.
Electric scooter parking and rules
Verona’s current scooter parking infrastructure includes 18 dedicated areas for e-scooters within the ZTL and 134 scooter stalls. The expansion into the ZPRU will introduce 21 more e-scooter parking areas and increase the number of general scooter stalls by 427. This expansion is expected to better organize scooter parking and ensure vehicles don’t obstruct pedestrian traffic.
To enforce these rules, e-scooters are equipped with GPS systems that prevent the rental from being closed unless the scooter is parked in an approved spot. This technological measure helps ensure compliance with the parking regulations.
Collaborative efforts for urban safety
“A year ago, we initiated discussions with e-scooter companies and the local police to create designated drop-off areas to prevent scooters from being abandoned around the city and obstructing sidewalks and roads,” explained Councillor Tommaso Ferrari. “Soon, signage will be placed in these specific zones.”
This initiative has received strong support from local authorities. “The decision is crucial,” said Chief Altamura, who also shared accident statistics. From January 2024 to September 16, there were 64 accidents involving e-scooters, with 51 injuries and 22 riders unharmed. These figures reflect that many riders share scooters, sometimes with as many as three people per vehicle.
