E-scooters
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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 6, 2020
Why Do Micromobility Companies Keep Losing Money?
Micromobility companies are struggling — but only because cities don't see them as providing a public service that deserves public investment.
January 14, 2020
The Real Reasons Scooter Injuries Are Exploding
News outlets are sounding the alarms about scooter injuries — but the real culprit is cars and cities that don't protect the most vulnerable road users.
January 9, 2020
Hello, 2020, What Do You Have in Store?
This year, America will vote for a new president. We also have a chance to define what kind of country we want to be, depending on how we address these 11 vital transportation-related issues.
January 2, 2020
Q&A: Micromobility’s Future With Harriet Tregoning
"Cities can provide more infrastructure that’s safe," the director of the New Urban Mobility Alliance says.
December 16, 2019
Scooters are Thriving In Santa Monica: Report
Santa Monica residents are voting with their little motorized wheels.
November 15, 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 1, 2019
Uber Slams Brakes on Bike Share Expansion
Uber is removing its fleet of electric bikes from Atlanta and San Diego this month as the company struggled with increased regulations on transportation devices in urban areas and staggering losses.
September 16, 2019
Scooters Quenching Thirst in Chicago’s Transit Deserts
An pilot program shows that the devices are popular in low-income neighborhoods where transit is scarce.
August 20, 2019
