Polish cities address rising e-scooter accidents with education
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In Warsaw, Krakow, and the Tri-City area of Poland, the Żywiec Group and the Partnership for Road Safety launched the 10th edition of their “Trzymaj Pion” (Stay Upright) campaign to improve e-scooter safety.
Poland saw a 54 percent increase in e-scooter accidents, a 59.6 percent rise in injuries, and a 120 percent jump in fatalities involving e-scooters in 2025, even as overall road accidents decreased by 2.8 percent.
The campaign responded to public support for stricter rules, 80 percent of Poles favor mandatory knowledge tests for riders and 81 percent support zero alcohol tolerance, by moving beyond online messaging to practical education. The campaign included free online tests called “Prawo Bezpiecznego Hulania” (Safe Scootering Law) along with guides to current regulations. Organizers also hosted guided rides led by local content creators in each city, showcasing less-known areas and highlighting everyday challenges for e-scooter users.
In Warsaw, the tour focused on the Praga district and street art. In Krakow, participants explored Nowa Huta, a historically significant neighborhood. The Tri-City area’s tour showcased lesser-known local spots. Żywiec Group emphasized complete sobriety while riding, a zero alcohol level, despite the legal limit being 0.2 per mille. They plan to continue educational efforts beyond the summer months, as September historically sees a high number of e-scooter incidents.
The “Prawo Bezpiecznego Hulania” test remains available online for riders to assess their knowledge of the rules.
