Three men transport washing machine on electric scooter through central Chania
A video recorded on Wednesday evening shows three men balancing a washing machine on an electric scooter as they move along Eleftheriou Venizelou Street in the center of Chania, Crete.
A video from the city of Chania, Crete, has captured an unusual scene: three men transporting a full-sized washing machine on a single electric scooter. The incident, reported on Wednesday evening (July 8, 2026), quickly spread across Greek social media and news outlets.
What the video shows
The footage, recorded on Eleftheriou Venizelou Street in the city centre, shows three men balancing a washing machine on the platform of an electric scooter. The scooter moves along the road at low speed while two of the men walk alongside, steadying the appliance. The third man appears to be operating the scooter. The video, published by local news site zarpanews.gr, has no sign of any obstacles or mishaps during the short journey. Eleftheriou Venizelou Street is a central artery lined with shops and cafes, making the scene even more conspicuous to passersby.
Local reaction and resourcefulness
Local residents and viewers online reacted with a mix of amusement and admiration for the men's resourcefulness. Greek news outlet NEWS 24/7 described the scene as an "epic video" and noted that Chania residents are known for their inventiveness. The unorthodox method of moving a large household appliance on a personal electric vehicle drew widespread attention, with many sharing the clip under the hashtag #Chania.
Why an e-scooter?
According to in.gr, the men probably resorted to the e-scooter because they lacked another means of transport and wanted to avoid the extra cost of hiring a moving company. In Chania's narrow city-centre streets, using a scooter rather than a car or truck may also have been a practical, if unconventional, solution. As iefimerida.gr noted, the electric scooter's manual almost certainly does not cover transporting washing machines. The e-scooter, a rental model common in Chania's historic center, is not designed to carry heavy loads, yet the three men managed to balance the appliance without visible trouble.
Wider coverage and online buzz
By Sunday, July 12, Greek news sites like in.gr, iefimerida.gr, and NEWS 24/7 had all run stories about the video, amplifying its reach. Each headline played on the absurdity of the image, "washing machine on... electric scooter", and readers quickly shared the footage on platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. The clip became a lighthearted talking point amid otherwise serious news, earning thousands of views.
No injuries or damage reported
No reports indicate that anyone was hurt or that any property was damaged. The washing machine appears to have been transported safely, with the men walking beside it throughout. The video ends with the group disappearing from view, having completed their unusual delivery.
