Rules of this platform:
1) Do not publish images or text that ‘name and shame’ individual e-scooter users who ride on the sidewalks. However, we encourage members to take photographs of people driving e-scooters on our sidewalks and include those images in a police report (see below – Recommendations)
2) Do not promote the vandalism of e-scooters. However, accidental damage to e-scooters may be un
avoidable if they need to be moved in the event of them blocking a sidewalk, building entrance, cycling path, etc.
3) Remain polite and courteous to all users of this platform at all times.
4) Do not troll. Suspected trolls will be removed and barred from the platform. Recommendations for Group Members:
1) Communicate assertively with e-scooter riders on our sidewalks. Tell them directly to leave the sidewalk and drive on the cycle path or the road. If they are willing to engage in conversation, highlight to them that they are breaking road traffic regulations, as well as putting pedestrian safety at risk. Refer them to the legislation that outlines their illegal activity:
https://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/electronic-mobility-devices?fbclid=IwAR1PqTN8AXujZqiq1udMNE_BRC6-yCktqPqFlOcwn1mK2A5gwZzi7LOhLz0
(4th paragraph, 2nd sentence). Maybe have a screenshot of this ready on your phone.
2) Make a brief police report whenever you see e-scooters using our sidewalks. If possible, include photos or videos of e-scooter rider/s, as well as time, date, location, and general conditions (e.g. Email the report to [email protected]
3) Report Wolt couriers who use e-scooters on the sidewalk to Wolt, and c.c. the complaint to the police. Email the details (and photos, videos, if possible) to [email protected].
4) Support, in any way you can, action proposed and taken by this group (e.g., petitions, demonstrations, lobbying, etc.).
5) DON’T GIVE UP! We will prevail in achieving our objectives if we persevere.
