Parisians overwhelmingly voted to ban e-scooters on Sunday, in a hotly-debated referendum that hasdividedthe French capital.
Voters were given two choices: for or against a city-wide ban on shared e-scooters.
The vote was non-binding but city authorities havevowedto abide by the decision,saidParis Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
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Mayor Hidalgo agreed, saying the e-scooters were a source of tension and worry.
But instead of banning them outright, she brought the decision to the people.
But to no avail.
Berlin-based Tier Mobility, Amsterdam-based Dott, and San Francisco-based Lime said they were disappointed by the news.
Many riders are also tourists, who dont get to vote.
Mayor Hidalgo, on the other hand, called the result a victory for local democracy.
But not all politicians were in support of an outright ban.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
