A public discussion was held on May 27, 2025, regarding the regulation of electric bicycles (Sur-Ron) and electric scooters, in connection with the draft law to amend the Law on Road Traffic Safety. The working group assigned to develop recommendations and conclusions on the matter organized the discussion.

At the beginning of the consultation, Member of Parliament and head of the working group P. Batchimeg presented the draft legislation. She noted that the use of new types of micro electric vehicles, such as electric bicycles (Sur-Ron) and scooters, has significantly increased over the past five years, with a total of 584 accidents reported. In the past two years alone, accidents involving these vehicles have increased by 4 to 5 times, with the majority of those injured being between the ages of 10 and 19—highlighting the urgent need for regulatory intervention.

Currently, the existing Law on Road Traffic Safety and the accompanying Traffic Regulations do not clearly define the classification of these vehicles, age restrictions for operation, general technical requirements, user responsibilities, or oversight mechanisms for shared mobility services. These gaps in the legal framework pose serious challenges to ensuring road safety.

To address this, the working group has developed a comprehensive amendment to the Law on Road Traffic Safety in accordance with the Law on Legislation. The draft law introduces new classifications such as “Electric Scooter,” “Electric Bicycle,” and “Personal Micro Electric Vehicle,” and outlines technical standards, operational restrictions, user responsibilities, and the regulatory framework for shared mobility providers.

MP and working group member G. Luvsanjamts moderated the discussion.

Deputy Director for Operations at the National Trauma and Orthopedic Research Center B. Batzorig provided an overview of injuries related to electric scooters and bicycles. From 2022 to early 2025, 985 incidents have been reported, with a significant spike anticipated from March 2025 onward. Notably, 39% of the cases involved individuals aged 10–19, and 4.2% involved alcohol consumption. In 2024, there were 532 related incidents across the country, resulting in three fatalities. A staggering 95.1% of those involved were not wearing protective helmets.

Following this, Colonel B. Ochirbat, Head of the Road Traffic Control and Planning Division of the Transport Police Department, presented on traffic safety issues associated with electric vehicles. He shared import statistics for electric motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles and discussed upcoming amendments to traffic rules. He also highlighted prohibited behaviors such as practicing riding on roads, riding without pedals, carrying oversized loads, and transporting passengers without proper safety gear or seating.

T. Sodbileg, Deputy CEO of Jet Sharing Mongolia, gave a presentation titled “The Role of Micromobility in Urban Life and Road Safety.” He noted that Ulaanbaatar is particularly well-suited for scooter use, with ridership exceeding that of public buses in the summer. The city currently has over 2,000 designated scooter parking spaces. He proposed updating outdated standards and integrating modern infrastructure and technology to support micromobility.

Following the presentations, attendees shared their views and asked questions. The session concluded with remarks by MP P. Batchimeg, who emphasized the importance of urgent adoption of the draft amendments to ensure a safe and regulated legal environment for electric micro-vehicles and to safeguard citizens’ rights to safety and mobility through multi-stakeholder collaboration.