Upon receiving the photos, Lovin Malta reached out to Bolt for a comment on the matter, to enquire whether anything is being done regarding the issue.

“At Bolt, we are aware that improper scooter parking can pose challenges to pedestrians, especially if scooters are blocking the sidewalks and entrances,” a Bolt spokesperson told Lovin Malta.

“For example, we recently developed the AI parking verification feature for scooters and are currently testing it in small cities and we hope to release it soon in Malta. It has been developed in-house by Bolt’s engineering team.”

“The feature automates the process of analysing scooter parking pictures. The real-time verification means that Bolt will help improve scooter parking habits.”

“We also urge our users to inform us via the app if they find anyone breaking traffic rules, for example, if they see an incorrectly parked scooter.”

“If we find users breaking the traffic laws or not following the rules, we can block them from the application or fine them if necessary.”

“Improperly parked scooters can be reported to us via the QR code on the scooter, website or email. As soon as we get a report of a wrongly parked scooter, our team can look into it within one hour.”

“As a global mobility company, Bolt has been collaborating with various organisations and authorities to educate users on how to use scooters safely and correctly. We hope to do the same in Malta.”

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