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Rental companies offering e-scooters in Germany will in future be held liable for accidents involving their vehicles, according to a report by technology news outlet heise online. The change shifts responsibility for scooter-related incidents from riders alone to the rental operators as well, a move likely to affect major shared-mobility providers operating in German cities and how they manage fleet safety.

Sydney Sweeney, star of 'Euphoria', was photographed enjoying a sun-soaked holiday with talent manager Scooter Braun, in scenes likened to 'Baywatch'. The pictures have set off fresh speculation about the nature of the pair's relationship, with fans and celebrity outlets sharing and debating the images across social media.

Police in Sweden are warning that children and young people on electric scooters can pose a traffic danger, as sales of the vehicles hit record levels. The warning follows a scooter accident in which the victim's parents were called with the words 'the world stops'. Outlets including Sveriges Radio and Ljusdals-Posten are detailing the current rules for young riders.

The latest episode of Heise's weekly tech talk show covers three stories: AI language models behaving in uncontrolled ways, e-scooter rental companies being held liable for accidents involving their vehicles, and the completion of the world's tallest wind turbine in Brandenburg, Germany. The roundup is being shared with Heise's tech-focused audience on social media.

In the Remiremont area of eastern France, bicycles and electric scooters will be banned on regional trains starting Monday, September 28, 2026. The measure, reported by local outlet Remiremont Vallées, affects commuters and leisure travellers who combine cycling with rail travel in the Vosges corridor. Local residents are questioning how they will get to and from stations once the restriction takes effect.

New traffic rules governing how bicycles and electric scooters must circulate came into force this Thursday in Pamplona, Spain. Diario de Navarra published a quiz inviting residents to test their knowledge of the updated regulations, part of ongoing road safety efforts in the city. Local residents are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with the changes to avoid fines and ride safely.

An e-scooter service area is expanding in some Denver metro area counties, making it easier for residents to travel in communities along the Interstate 25 corridor. The expansion gives riders more coverage for short trips between neighborhoods and transit connections, adding to the region's micromobility options.