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What happened to Spin scooter-sharing in San Francisco today?
I was browsing through the Spin app to rent a scooter in San Francisco, and it show an Update from Spin that the company has "decided to suspend operations starting today."
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Scooter Talk retweeted
We have an idea: Combine retired bike share bicycles with parts salvaged from donated scooters to make no-budget e-bikes to give to people in need of mobility. The financial hardships from #COVID19 are not going to go away anytime soon - cheap vehicles will be essential. #transit
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WSJ (paywall?): More American Pedestrians Are Dying Than in Past 30 Years
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@bikinginla @bikelaneuprise @bikesnobnyc @driversofnyc @HaveAGo @ChicagoScooters @ScooterTalk @asymco @Lelievre_Adrien @oliverbruce @bikeloveny
"The trick is to align regulations with market realities, because what works in Chicago (11,960 people/square mile) probably won’t fly in Chattanooga (1,223 people/square mile)." #ScooterOpinion
citylab.com/perspective/2020…
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Since December Sacramento, TX has issued 1,400 citations and warnings for illegally parked scooters and bikes. It's the largest complaint to the cities 311 system. @TheCityofSac @JennyDWyant @emcameron
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Cities with the most Jump scooter and bike rides.
1) Paris, FR
2) Sacramento, TX
3) Seattle, WA
#ScooterStats @paris @TheCityofSac @CityofSeattle
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In anticipation of shared scooters appearing Bowling Green, KY is exploring adding regulations. Under KY law the city can't ban scooters but can regulate where they go and park. #ScooterLaunch @CityofBGKY
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Hartford, CT and Zagster team up to bring residents additional transportation options with shared electric bikes and scooters. 🚲🛴🔋
#ScooterLaunch #CRCOG @CityofHTFD @zagster @travct1 @MayorBronin @emily_hultquist @CTrides @HartfordBiz @SeanPteehan
hartfordbusiness.com/article…
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Bird team spotted taking a converted shared scooter. No questions asked. Broke the lock and walked off with it.
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On #LeapDay @CityofDowney, CA and Sun Scooters will launch a 100 scooter pilot program in downtown. 🛴🌴🚀#ScooterLaunch #downey #SunScooters @BlancaNPacheco @ClaudiaFrometa @RealSeanAshton @MayorRRodriguez @AlexSaab
thedowneypatriot.com/article…
Results from Atlanta's e-scooter survey.
🛴Women slightly more likely to ride e-scooters.
🛴Majority of trips replaced either walking or car
🛴Frequent riders more likely to connect with public transit
#ScooterSurvey @cityofatlanta @KeishaBottoms
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Shared scooter rides are showing up on expense reports. nypost.com/2020/02/05/employ…
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With only 4 shared scooter operators left the @CityofAtlanta unveils new regulations aiming to drive out a few more. @birdride @uber #BoazBikes #RideWheels ajc.com/news/local/new-scoot…
How data is making a better shared scooter experience. nytimes.com/2020/02/05/techn…
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The constant bad publicity towards shared electric scooters is causing scooter-phobia for some. bbc.com/news/uk-51375903
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Scooter Talk retweeted
This is very bad news for #AltWheels
Boosted’s struggling to move beyond electric skateboards
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@HaveAGo @ChicagoScooters @ScooterTalk
Art inspired by obnoxious scooter riders. centraltrack.com/turning-dee…
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In depth look at how scooters are driving the conversation for safer streets. onezero.medium.com/demystify…
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