A bird's-eye view of Jakarta Indonesia (source: ID 17721255 © Bigbigsheep | Dreamstime.com)
A report by The Jakarta Post says e-scooter riders travelling outside designed areas could face fines up to Rp 250,000 (£13) and one month in prison.
Jakarta Police spokesperson Sr. Com. Yusri Yunus said e-scooters can be used at the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in the village of Senayan and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in the city of Tangerang.
The city is now working on a proposal which will include a speed limit of 20 kp/h and require all riders to be at least 17 years old. Scooters will be banned from pavements, and foot riders and riders must wear helmets.
