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Protesters burned hundreds of shared e-bikes in France's weekend riots

Dott, a company that provides shared bikes and scooters, estimated its losses from damage to be approximately €400,000. Lime reported that roughly 6% of its vehicles in Paris were no longer available after the unrest. Emmanuel Macron, France's president, promised an "uncompromising" response and ordered an inquiry into intelligence failures.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 October 2026 at 18:44

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