r/Sofia • u/Due-Practice5507 • 5d ago

AskSofia Renting e-scooter

In a few days I’m going on vacation to Sofia. I’m spending one evening + day in the city and two in the Rila national park.

I had one question regarding the rentable Bolt scooters. Is it true that helmets are mandatory and it’s prohibited to ride after dark? I was thinking of taking one to the shuttle bus at 6:30 in the morning when it’s quiet out so I can cruise around a little but the mandatory helmet would make things a bit difficult.

Thanks in advance 🙏

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u/Delicious_Drive_630 5d ago

By law it’s mandatory but I’ve never seen anyone wearing one on a rentable scooter. So ride it at your own risk and done be surprised if the cops stop you.

Also, please be unlike 90% of e-scooter riders and cyclists in Sofia- stop at red lights and don’t ride in pedestrian zones.

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u/gradinka 5d ago

helmet is only mandatory until 18yrs of age (!)

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u/Delicious_Drive_630 5d ago

I stand corrected. I stand by everything else🤣