The Local Police in Torrevieja has announced increased actions against the illegal occupation of public spaces by rental electric scooters. In June, they removed numerous scooters and imposed around one hundred fines per week, which has continued into July. The fines are predominantly due to irregular parking on public streets, with scooters occupying pavements, parking spaces, and emergency access points. Users often leave these scooters in obstructive locations after finishing their rides.

As the summer season progresses, the number of rental companies operating in Torrevieja has increased considerably, causing even more concern for the local administration. The town, lacking adequate public transport services, sees an uptick in demand for scooters. Recovering a vehicle from municipal storage incurs a fee of seventeen euros, and combined with fines, the total cost to unlicensed operators can amount to approximately seven thousand euros weekly.

The local police force has also expanded its personnel, deploying around one hundred and eighty officers—the highest number seen in years. This increase allows them more freedom to focus on enforcing regulations outside of school zones. As the local government, under the direction of councillor Federico Alarcón, encourages efforts to clear public spaces of rental scooters, the challenges posed by the ongoing summer season complicate enforcement operations.

Despite the fines and heightened monitoring, scooters continue to proliferate in many areas due to the profit margins that remain attractive to rental companies. The situation has led to numerous complaints from residents, who express their concerns over safety and traffic regulations, especially as many scooter users, including minors, are often unaware of the traffic laws. The call for regulation of the use of scooters in public spaces continues as the local government aims to address these issues effectively.