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Paris ban on 'nuisance' rental e-scooters comes into force

Paris became the first European capital to ban publicly shared scooters from its streets. AFP - ALAIN JOCARD

Paris on Friday became the first European capital to ban free-floating electric scooters, or trotinettes, from city streets – leaving fans frustrated but the majority of residents glad to be rid of them.

The issue is extremely divisive, mayor Anne Hidalgo said before a public vote in April on whether they should be prohibited.

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