Scooters
Streetsblog California
No, Bird and Lime Were Not ‘Forced’ to Pull Fleets — or Fire Staff — Because of COVID-19
A lot of smaller micromobility companies kept their scooters and bikes on the streets. And a reminder: if micromobility is truly part of the sustainable future, it needs to be there always, not just when times are good.
April 1, 2020
During COVID-19, Lime and Bird Pull Back; Spin Steps Up
In the midst of a pandemic, is micromobility another way to spread the virus — or more important than ever before?
March 19, 2020
Bird Hatches an Electric Moped — and Big Questions
The shared scooter/bike giant is adding a new vehicle to its fleet, starting with Austin.
March 9, 2020
Data Needs v. Privacy, Government v. Private Companies: Bike-share and Scooters Have to Answer for it All
Make no mistake--this conversation is about much more than bike and scooter share
February 26, 2020
Oakland’s New ‘Adaptive’ Scooters
Oakland becomes first city in the nation to introduce a scooter program for people with disabilities
January 9, 2020
Santa Monica Extends Pioneering E-Scooter Pilot Program
Santa Monica is planning to modify its shared micro-mobility pilot in 2020. The initial year has yielded plenty of data on how e-scooters are working
November 18, 2019
What Regulatory Role Should the State Play with Scooters, Bike-share? CA Legislators Want to Know
State legislators hope to avoid repeating mistakes made when ride-hail companies suddenly showed up on the scene.
November 6, 2019
Spin to Win: E-Scooter Company to Provide Data to Help Build Safer Streets
The Ford-owned company wants to make streets safer for scooters, bicyclists and pedestrians.
October 2, 2019
Open Thread: Are E-Scooters a Distraction from Making Safe Streets?
13 lbs of plastic, battery, motor and some electronics... and a major distraction from the death and destruction automobiles and trucks continue to rain down on our cities
September 27, 2019
Bikes and Scooters Could Replace a Lot of Car Trips in U.S. Cities
And even if a small percentage of drivers switch from single occupancy vehicles, it could make a big difference for everyone.
September 16, 2019
