Seoul subway to ban e-scooters, large lithium batteries from July 1

Starting July 1, passengers will no longer be allowed to bring lithium battery-powered personal mobility devices onto the Seoul subway, as authorities move to reduce fire hazards linked to battery-powered devices.

Seoul Metro announced that it has revised its passenger transportation regulations to ban passengers from bringing such devices into subway stations and on trains.

The ban applies to personal mobility devices powered by lithium batteries, including electric scooters, electric bicycles, ...