Lausanne police say they will be more vigorous in tracking down those who break traffic laws on electric scooters and bikes.
The police say they will focus especially on people using the machines on the sidewalk or in pedestrian only areas.
The number of accidents caused by e-scooters is on the rise. Over the last three years 10 people have been seriously injured and one person has died.
Using an e-scooter in a pedestrian area carries a CHF 40 fine.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
