Costa Teguise Removes Electric Scooters Following Playa Blanca Crackdown
Tourists visiting Costa Teguise may notice fewer electric scooters around the resort this week after local police continued removing unauthorised rental scooters from streets and pedestrian areas.
The action follows a major scooter crackdown in Playa Blanca last week, where Yaiza Local Police seized 82 rental electric scooters operating without the correct municipal licences.
Now, authorities in Costa Teguise are taking similar measures as Lanzarote municipalities tighten regulations on shared scooter companies operating in tourist areas.
Costa Teguise Police Removing Unlicensed Scooters
According to local reports, Teguise Local Police and council workers have been removing electric scooters from public spaces after detecting companies operating without municipal authorisation.
The scooters involved reportedly belong mainly to the Italian shared mobility company Ride Movi, whose red rental scooters have become increasingly visible across Lanzarote resorts in recent months.
Authorities say the operation is focused especially on:
- Busy pedestrian promenades
- Tourist hotspots
- Public pavements
- High footfall areas around Costa Teguise
The Teguise Town Hall says the aim is to improve road safety, maintain public order, and ensure proper use of shared public spaces.
Playa Blanca’s Large-Scale Scooter Sweep
The Costa Teguise operation comes directly after Playa Blanca’s large-scale removal of scooters earlier this month.
Between 9th and 13th May, Yaiza Local Police impounded 82 rental scooters operating in Playa Blanca after discovering the company responsible lacked the necessary permits to run the service.
Officials in Playa Blanca stated the scooters could not be returned until the administrative investigation and sanction procedures are completed.
The crackdown forms part of a wider effort across Lanzarote to regulate personal mobility vehicles in busy tourist resorts.
Why Lanzarote Authorities Are Tightening Scooter Rules
Councils across Lanzarote say the growing number of shared electric scooters has raised concerns over:
- Pedestrian safety
- Pavement obstruction
- Parking issues
- Accidents involving tourists
- Scooters being left in public spaces
Local authorities insist they are not banning modern mobility solutions altogether, but instead requiring operators to follow licensing and safety regulations.
Mayor Olivia Duque said the municipality wants to maintain “safe and orderly public spaces” while balancing the needs of residents, visitors, and transport users.
What This Means for Tourists Visiting Costa Teguise
For holidaymakers, the changes mainly affect app-based shared scooter services left around public areas.
Tourists can still legally rent:
- Mobility scooters
- Mopeds and motorcycles
- Electric bikes
- Bicycles
- Scooters from authorised rental companies
Visitors are being advised to use properly licensed rental businesses and to follow local traffic and parking rules when using personal mobility vehicles in Lanzarote resorts.
Sustainable Transport Still Expanding in Lanzarote
Despite the recent enforcement operations, Lanzarote continues investing in sustainable transport infrastructure.
The Cabildo de Lanzarote recently confirmed plans for additional electric vehicle charging points across the island, including Costa Teguise and other tourist areas.
Authorities say the goal is to balance environmentally friendly transport with safety, accessibility, and responsible tourism management.
