As part of the project, it is proposed to clarify key terms, as well as establish a procedure for forming and agreeing on a list of sites for the placement of rental and leasing points for IMDs, including the definition of geographical zones for their use.
The reason for developing this regulatory act is the unorganized placement of rented IMDs, which, according to the mayor's office, causes violations of urban improvement rules and complicates the movement of both pedestrians and vehicles. This also leads to conflicts between operators and city services.
The draft resolution is a response to the directive from the Cabinet of Ministers dated April 7, 2025, No. 183, which outlines the rules for regulating activities related to the operation of IMDs. According to this document, local authorities need to determine the procedure for providing municipal land for the placement of rental points based on a paid agreement.
The new draft also stipulates that the use of IMDs is only possible through mobile applications or terminals with mandatory user identification. The software must restrict usage zones and automatically notify users of the need to end their trip in designated areas.
The mayor's office will develop a scheme for the placement of rental and leasing points for IMDs, and operators will be able to obtain sites only based on contracts from an approved list. The document will include strict control measures for compliance with the rules—operators may lose their contracts for violations, and users will be blocked in the applications. Incorrectly parked IMDs will be moved to impound lots, and their return will only be possible after payment of towing and storage costs.
Operators will be given three hours to independently relocate IMDs that obstruct pedestrian passage. Developers believe that this will promote regular monitoring of the placement of vehicles.
According to the mayor's office forecasts, the implementation of these rules will help organize the placement of IMDs, eliminate cases of unauthorized abandonment in public places, and enhance the safety of movement for city residents. Additionally, the city will be able to generate additional income from short-term land rentals and fines for incorrectly parked IMDs.
According to the developers, IMDs have already established themselves as a convenient and alternative mode of transport, contributing to reduced travel time and decreased traffic congestion in the capital.
