New Rules for E-Scooters in Germany
德國電動滑板車新規定
Introduction
Germany has new laws for e-scooter rental companies. Now, these companies must follow the same rules as car companies.
德國針對電動滑板車租賃公司制定了新法律。現在，這些公司必須遵守與汽車公司相同的規則。
Main Body
More people have accidents with e-scooters. In 2021, 5,535 people were hurt. In 2024, this number grew to 12,000. Many rental users do not know how to ride safely.
越來越多的人使用電動滑板車發生事故。在2021年，共有5,535人受傷。到了2024年，這個數字增長至12,000人。許多租賃使用者不知道如何安全地騎行。
Before, the hurt person had to prove the rider made a mistake. Now, the rental company is responsible. If the police cannot find the rider, the company pays for the damage. This includes scooters that block the sidewalk.
以前，受傷者必須證明騎行者有過錯。現在則由租賃公司負責。如果警方無法找到騎行者，公司將支付損害賠償。這也包括阻塞人行道的滑板車。
Some people like this law. They say companies make money, so they must pay for accidents. Other people do not like it. They say some people will lie to get money from the companies.
有些人支持這項法律。他們認為公司既然賺錢，就必須為事故負責。但也有人不支持，認為有些人會撒謊以從公司獲取賠償金。
Conclusion
The law helps hurt people get money. The government will also add new safety rules for the scooters.
這項法律幫助受傷者獲得賠償。政府還將為滑板車增加新的安全規定。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The Magic of "MUST"
In the text, we see: "companies must follow the same rules" and "they must pay for accidents."
What is it? Use must when there is a rule or a law. It is not a choice. It is 100% necessary.
How to use it: Person/Thing must Action
- I must study. (It is necessary for me)
- You must stop. (It is a law)
📉 Talking About Changes
Look at these numbers:
- 2021: 5,535 people
- 2024: 12,000 people
Text: "this number grew to 12,000."
Simple Tip: When a number becomes bigger, use grew to.
Example: My vocabulary grew to 100 words!