Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has taken decisive action against electric scooters left in public spaces and obstructing pathways around the city. In an operation led by the Enforcement Department, a total of 384 scooters were confiscated under the Streets, Drains, and Buildings Act 1974.

The crackdown, as shared in a recent Facebook post by DBKL, highlights the city's commitment to maintaining public safety and accessibility for residents and visitors.

DBKL assured the public that monitoring and enforcement operations will continue regularly to address such issues. In the post, they stated:

"We carried out a special operation involving electric scooters left in public spaces around Kuala Lumpur. As a result of the operation, a total of 384 scooters were immediately confiscated under the Streets, Drains, and Buildings Act 1974."

Additionally, DBKL issued five notices under the Road Transport Act 1987 and the Small Traders Licensing (WPKL) 2016 By-Laws.

The enforcement activity, carried out on Tuesday, December 10, was a joint effort between the Enforcement Department, Licensing and Business Development Department, and the Cheras Branch Office. Apart from confiscating scooters, the operation also targeted violations such as unlicensed business operations and foreign vendors in the Cheras area.

DBKL confirmed that all seized items were transported to the Seized Goods Storage at Jalan Lombong, Taman Miharja Cheras, for proper recording and documentation.

"Actions and monitoring will continue periodically at identified hotspot locations," DBKL stated.

This operation underscores DBKL's ongoing commitment to managing urban challenges and upholding regulations to ensure Kuala Lumpur remains a safe and accessible city for all. Residents and businesses are encouraged to comply with existing rules to avoid similar enforcement actions.

As the use of electric scooters continues to rise, authorities are prioritizing measures to ensure their proper usage without disrupting the daily lives of city dwellers.