LatviaPublished: 27 September 2026 at 09:47

E-bike Sharing Firm "Ride" Appeals Court Ruling Over €10,000 Fine

Shared e-bike operator "Ride" has appealed a Riga district court ruling that upheld a €10,000 fine imposed on the company by Latvia's Consumer Rights Protection Centre.

Shared electric bicycle operator "Ride Mobility", operating under the brand "Ride", has filed an appeal against a ruling by the Riga district court.

The court had previously rejected the company's claim and upheld a decision by the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC), which had fined "Ride" 10,000 euros. The fine was imposed by PTAC last October.

Following the unfavorable court ruling, "Ride" has decided to escalate the case, continuing its legal dispute with the consumer protection authority.

It is not yet known when the appeal will be reviewed or when a final decision in the case might be reached. Details about the specific violation that led to the PTAC fine were not specified in the available information.

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