Zaragoza city council’s plan to make insurance mandatory for cyclists and electric scooter users has faced strong opposition from cycling advocacy groups and environmentalists. Critics argue that the measure is disproportionate, unnecessary, and would disincentivize environmentally friendly forms of travel. The proposal has also been linked to a growing backlash against sustainable transport policies in Spain and other European countries, including controversies over bike lane removals and accusations of misuse of EU funding.