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“Lime Offering Free Rides to and from Polling Place for Early Voting and Election Day”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Lime:

“Lime, a leading global shared electric vehicle company, is bringing back its popular Lime to the Polls program in Washington DC for the 2026 midterm elections. Lime to the Polls has been a staple of LIme’s service in the District for years, making it easier for residents to participate in democracy. This year the program will help voters participate in the 2026 elections by offering two free 30-minute rides on Lime vehicles starting October 24, through Election Day on November 3. Through Lime to the Polls, riders in participating Lime-served communities can use promo code VOTE26 from October 24 through November 3, 2026 to help get to and from their polling place, early voting site, or ballot drop box, where applicable. (more…)

“DDOT Announces New Regulations to Strengthen Shared Micromobility Safety, Accessibility, and Operator Accountability” AKA Scooters and E-Bikes Rentals…

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) issued final regulations instituting fines for operators who violate shared micromobility rules and modifying the program structure for eligible low-income users of shared fleet devices. These changes reflect DDOT’s commitment to ensuring greater accountability across the District’s shared micromobility program, improving accessibility, and strengthening public safety.

“Shared micromobility is a fast-growing segment of the District’s transportation network and DDOT is committed to ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable multimodal transportation options for our residents and visitors,” said Director Kershbaum. “As the program grows, we recognize the importance of strengthening safety measures, improving compliance, and holding operators accountable. We’re excited to implement forward-looking regulations that recognize the expanding popularity of micromobility and promote sustainable growth.”

The rulemaking strengthens DDOT’s oversight over shared micromobility operators by establishing fines for program violations, including improper device parking, failure to promptly relocate improperly parked devices, obstruction of pedestrian access routes and bike lanes, and failure to meet required fleet deployment standards. Fines up to $100 are intended to improve compliance by incentivizing operators to take greater responsibility for their fleets.

The new regulations also update the low-income customer plan (LICP) by establishing a monthly credit of 300 non-cumulative minutes, plus a 50% discount when the limit expires. Effective immediately, (more…)

“wish there were a way to penalize improper parking for rental e-bikes and scooters. Welp, turns out there is”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The other day I was thinking to myself, I wish there were a way to penalize improper parking for rental e-bikes and scooters. Welp, turns out there is, and I just found my new hobby!

Illegally parked e-bikes and scooters are an annoyance for pedestrians, and for those using wheelchairs and others with mobility issues, I’m sure it’s a huge pain in the ass, and extremely inconsiderate.

Can we start something, PoPville friends? Once a week (or as often as you want if you’re ambitious), report an improperly parked vehicle. The user can get fined. Maybe if it happens a few times, people start to change behavior? (I know, I know, I can hope…)

How to do it: (more…)

“E-bikes and scooters on the sidewalk – please slow down while passing pedestrians!”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Mr.TinMD

“Dear PoPville,

If you’re an e-bike or scooter rider who rides on the sidewalk – please slow down while passing pedestrians!

I’ve had a couple of alarming encounters recently – I don’t know if this is just because I’m walking on streets without bike lanes more frequently or if this behavior is increasing. About five times over the past month, I’ve been walking on the sidewalk when a person on an e-bike or scooter has flown by me at a high speed. With the scooters, sometimes there’s enough noise for a warning, but the e-bikes are pretty quiet, and given how fast they can go, it’s difficult to hear them ahead of time.

Don’t get me wrong – I am a fan of additional modes of transportation, especially the e-bikes as several people I know have come to swear by them, but with any new technology, there are also safety concerns. This problem clearly stems from (more…)

“Scooters were basically completely restricted.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

FYI – Scooters are basically completely restricted. I assume this has to do with the military parade over the weekend. There was literally zero communication from the city or Lime. It is absurd that they regulate them like this.

They lifted some so I guess it was partially for Pride, but wouldn’t be surprised to see them come back for the army parade. (more…)

“Hopp introduces a 100-minute scooter ride package for just $1, in Washington, D.C.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Hopp, the electric scooter platform operated by European mobility provider Bolt, is launching a new pricing option for riders in Washington, D.C.

For a limited time, users can purchase a 100-minute ride package for just $1, valid for one week at a time during the month. This offer reduces the effective rate from $3.99 per mile to just $0.01, (more…)

New International Scooter Option, Hopp, Coming to Town – “introducing distance-based pricing, the first of its kind in the U.S.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Hopp

From a press release:

“Hopp by Bolt, the global shared mobility platform offering ride-hailing, delivery, car-sharing and micromobility services across 50 countries—has officially launched in the U.S. with its debut in Washington D.C. The company is deploying 720 of its latest electric scooter model across the capital and expects to double its fleet size in the coming months. Hopp will focus on expanding mobility access across the District, with a special emphasis on historically underserved communities. Through its innovative Hopp for All program, qualified low-income residents can initially access free rides for up to 30 minutes, helping to break down financial barriers to transportation and ensure sustainable travel options are accessible to all District residents.

At the heart of Hopp’s launch is the Bolt 6 electric scooter, designed in-house, featuring proprietary technology that sets new standards for urban mobility. Hopp will also be introducing some new features that will enhance safety and overall riding experience, including: (more…)

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