The government of Buenos Aires will launch a system of electric skateboards

The Government of Buenos Aires will regulate the electric skateboard service in the city. The Ministry of Transport has already sent a bill to the Buenos Aires legislature to include these personal mobility devices in the local code, the Undersecretary of Traffic and Transport said. Esteban Galuzzi during his participation in the Summit of Public Transport Leaders held this week in Moscow.

Once the standard is approved, a pilot test will be put forward: it will be in this case a participation of different national and international companies and for a period of one year, with a possibility of extension for the same period, the administration will evaluate what is the best way to ensure sustainable and safe transport, with the idea that they begin to circulate in July of this year.

More and more cities are integrating this type of device, which is highly appreciated by transport managers in several regions of the world who took part in the forum of the Russian capital. "We know that the most important thing for the neighbors is to get home quickly or work, reducing travel times, which is why we are going to add this new mobility alternative to the network of metrobuses, cycleways and the various public transport improvement policies, "Galuzzi told a group of journalists among whom he was Infobae. He added: "The electric skateboards are agile, comfortable and are used in major cities around the world to make short trips and connect to public transport".

Those who want to use them must first register on the Web, pay a fee that will define each company (it is estimated that it could be around 25 USD and 6 USD per minute), then scan a QR code found on the skateboard to unlock it.

At first, the service will operate inside stores such as cafeterias, through alliances between operators and companies, then areas or perimeters will be established on public roads to leave them.

Skateboards can be driven through sections with bike lanes or bike lanes and will be allowed to move on the road, except in major avenues, such as July 9th. Traffic on sidewalks will be prohibited.

The conditions to move in this way in the district of Buenos Aires will be similar to those governing the electric pedal-badisted bicycle system.. Devices must only transfer one driver; have an electric motor and reach a maximum speed of 25 km / h; have front and back light; Carry the braking system and the buzzer or horn. Of course, the user will be obliged to wear a helmet.