- Benidorm City Council has unanimously approved an initial measure to ban two-seater mobility scooters.
- The legislation targets self-propelled wheelchairs designed for more than one person, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability and pavement safety.
- The ban is currently subject to a 30-working day public consultation period before it can receive final approval and take effect.
- Strict rules are already enforced for mobility scooter hire in the Spanish resort, requiring users to be at least 65 years old or have proof of disability.
- The proposal has faced backlash from visitors on social media, who argue tandem scooters are essential for disabled people who require assistance to travel.
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