German justice minister pushes for e-scooter rental liability reform ahead of Bundestag vote

German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig is advocating for expanded liability rules for e-scooter rental companies, arguing they should be held responsible for damages caused by their vehicles, similar to car rental liability. The proposal, originally from the Union party, is set for a final vote in the Bundestag. This comes in response to incidents where e-scooter riders flee accident scenes, leaving victims uncompensated.