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Local February 10, 2026 | 9:38 am

Government to regulate electric scooters after rise in accidents

Santo Domingo.- In response to the rising number of traffic accidents involving minors on light mobility vehicles, the Dominican Government announced that it will formally regulate the use of electric scooters nationwide. Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful said security agencies will meet this week to define the regulatory fr... Read more

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