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Electric scooters growing at ‘unprecedented pace,’ finds new transit survey
New micromobility services enjoy “fairly broad public support,” have high adoption rates
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Don’t ban scooters. Redesign streets.
Cities are regulating mobility startups, but ignoring the real problem—there’s still too much space for cars
Bird and Lime Scooters
From San Francisco to Santa Monica, Austin to Washington, D.C., scooters are all over American cities these days. Here's the lowdown on dockless rentals, laws, and the companies trying to get in on the micromobility movement, especially Bird and Lime, Uber and Lyft.
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Bird and Lime pull scooters out of Detroit due to coronavirus
Though it may be temporary, Spin is currently the only scooter company operating in the city.
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Where did all the scooters go?
Whether it’s the winter weather or LA’s tight regulations, companies are scaling back.
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City solicits micromobility companies for 2020 permits
Under new rules, D.C. will allow for up to 20,000 dockless vehicles.
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D.C. lawmaker says overnight scooter ban will be nixed in pending bill
Proposed scooter regulations are making their way through the legislative process.
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A quick guide to electric scooters, bikes, and mopeds in D.C.
Getting around the nation’s capital on two wheels is easier than ever.
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Scooter pilot is coming to an end, but some Chicagoans want them to stay
There’s no timeline for a decision from officials.
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Thousands of new e-scooters hit San Francisco streets today
But maximum cap is now a fraction of previous projection as the city slashes e-scooter fleet by 60 percent.
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Skepticism and injuries mount for e-scooters in Detroit
Injuries and unclear guidelines are worrying people about the micromobility service.
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Chicago’s scooter pilot program is ending soon, what’s next?
Officials are evaluating the safety and impact.
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D.C. may cap how many scooter companies are allowed in the city
But the four chosen companies could provide up to 10,000 total vehicles.
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Lime and Spin scooters returning to SF streets
After a year-long pilot program, existing permit holder Skip failed to make the cut.
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A Boston-area opportunity for e-scooters
Bird and Lime execs think their vehicles would help alleviate the region’s congestion, given recent statistics showing just how many car trips are for short distances.
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Thousands of scooters hit Chicago, here’s what you need to know
Thousands of scooters hit the streets as part of the city’s pilot program.
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Are scooters too dangerous for LA’s streets?
In Los Angeles, riders must share lanes with cars—or face a $197 fine.
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Seattle starts the electric scooter process
The city has long resisted an electric scooter share—but is about to start catching up.
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Austin’s top 10 Bird rides are to restaurants
The popular destinations for the most populous e-scooters in the city are tourist-heavy spots
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The top 8 places where people are taking Bird scooters in D.C.
Memorials, a museum, and a university make the list.
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Riding on the sidewalk, improper parking top e-scooter complaints
In response to feedback the city is requiring new warning graphics.
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More electric scooters needed to meet Chicago’s demand, Lime says
New data provides insight into how Chicagoans are using e-scooters.
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Uber pass bundles rides, food delivery, and scooters in Chicago
The tech company wants to be a one-stop shop for hailing rides, renting scooters, and ordering food.
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Our guide to Seattle’s bike shares
Which bikes (and companies) are in town—and how are they different?
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D.C. permits electric scooters from company co-founded by former Olympic athlete
Bolt Mobility may deploy up to 600 electric scooters in the District
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Spin e-scooters and Transit app team up for Austin commuters
Partnership offers multimodal transportation made seamless, in theory
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City fines scooter companies for violating rules of pilot program
Only three of the ten participating vendors have avoided running afoul of the rules.
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City seeks public feedback on electric scooters
Have an opinion about the micromobility technology? The city would like to hear from you.
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Are e-scooters crossing boundaries set by the city?
The scooters were supposed to be geo-fenced to operate only within Chicago’s pilot zone.
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D.C. may ban overnight rides on shared electric scooters
Local lawmakers are considering comprehensive regulations for the devices
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Scooter-related accidents and injuries are on the rise in Chicago
At least ten people went to emergency rooms in the first six days of the city’s dockless electric scooter pilot program.
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Should electric scooters be allowed on the U.S. Capitol Grounds?
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton thinks so
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Chicago’s scooter program logged more than 60,000 rides in the first week
The four-month-long pilot brought 2,500 scooters to the city’s West and Northwest sides.
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500 new e-scooters will hit Austin streets
California-based app Skip tosses new fleet into the mix, bringing total number of locally operating companies to eight. Two more are on their way.
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Here’s how Chicagoans feel about the scooter invasion
After electric scooters launch, bikers and drivers complain about sharing the road.
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LA leaders say scooter companies must ‘do better’
Among their complaints: The devices continue to be parked improperly.
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More than 12,000 riders have used Lime e-scooters in Brookline since early April, operator says
A first-of-its-kind pilot program in Massachusetts could lead to big micromobility changes in the Boston region.
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23 e-scooters destroyed in Downtown fire
Vehicles ignited while being recharged, raising questions about battery safety
Bird unveils Cruiser minibike for two
Are you sitting down? Scooter leader debuts a larger, seated vehicle.
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After electric scooter fire, Skip takes fleet off streets
Fire in Washington DC grounds scooters in SF.
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D.C. opens the door to more electric bikes and scooters
The District is accepting new permit applications for dockless vehicle providers
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Chicago to test dockless electric scooter on the city’s West Side
At least 2,500 scooters will hit the streets next moth as the city "assess the viability of this new mobility option."