Leaving an electric scooter or city bicycle in areas outside of designated parking zones in Helsinki is now a parking violation, the city said ahead of this week's Easter break.
The restricted zone covers the Hesperia Esplanade and the area south of the Pitkäsilta bridge in the city centre. The western border runs along the Lauttasaari bridge, according to the city.
Signs will indicate the restricted area and official parking zones. Designated parking areas will also be visible in the apps of scooter and bike firms.
250 parking spots
Shared scooter and bike parking will be designated in and around squares, marketplaces and roadside parking areas. About 130 of the estimated 250 parking areas will be in parking spots for cars.
"The prohibition also means that short-term stopping to run an errand, for example, is only allowed in the separately marked micromobility parking spaces," the city said in a statement.
The city said it has entered into agreements with six shared mobility companies. Rules specify the compensation for using the parking areas and the maximum number of vehicles by an operator in the restricted area.
The six operators operating in the restricted area are Voi, Tier, Lime, Ryde, Bird and Bolt. Each operator can have a maximum of 700 electric scooters in the restricted area.
The Urban Environment Committee decided on the reform in its meeting on 21 March.
A group of around 30 cities and municipalities have meanwhile jointly issued a proposal on how to regulate e-scooter rental companies operating in Finland.