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“Bird Announces 20% Scooter Fleet Size Increase in D.C.”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Bird

From a press release:

“Bird also announced it secured approval to scale its e-scooter fleet in Washington, D.C., by more than 20% to provide residents and visitors with an eco-friendly personal transportation option. With the price of gas in D.C. recently reaching an all-time high, Bird has seen daily average ridership in Washington, D.C., increase nearly 48% in March compared to February.”

Ed. Note: In real numbers this translates to Bird having 1,970 scooters total in D.C. and the additional scooters will be deployed later this week.

“Ultimately what happens is somebody inevitably pushes one or all of them into the street or the sidewalk…”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I thought scooters were supposed to be tethered per the new law. Is there any way to report untethered scooters? This is the third time I’ve seen neatly grouped scooters, untethered on my corner. It seems like either a group of individuals or more likely lyft is dropping them on my corner without tethering them to sign posts etc. Ultimately what happens is somebody inevitably pushes one or all of them into the street or the sidewalk… does Lyft just not care because they know they can get away with it? Does the city also just not care?”

“shared dockless scooter and bicycle operators with Public Right-of-Way Occupancy Permits can receive extensions of current permits through June 30, 2022”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Mary Bender

From DDOT:

“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that shared dockless scooter and bicycle operators with Public Right-of-Way Occupancy Permits can receive extensions of current permits through June 30, 2022 to ensure continued access to shared mobility options for residents and visitors.

DDOT will issue amended Terms and Conditions that will address feedback from riders and non-riders related to sidewalk riding, rider safety education, and proper parking, among other concerns. (more…)

Lime Responds to Scooter Locking Concerns

By Prince Of Petworth

From Lime:

“Saw that this issue came up and want to let you know that throughout the process of switching to lock-to, we’ve advocated every step of the way for more bike racks, parking corrals, and safe streets infrastructure.

We are glad DDOT has added 800 bike racks this year per their 9/27 release and plans to add 1000 in 2022. (more…)

Letter of the Law!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Eva for sending: “Caption contest: Scooter locked to object! From the wharf Friday night!!!”

“As required by DC, riders will be fined for not correctly locking their scooters”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to A. for sending: “More scooter content because that seems to be all the rage these days. Bird fining users “as required by DC”

From Bird:

“Please remember to follow DC’s new rules when locking your scooter!

As required by DC, riders will be fined for not correctly locking their scooters after a trip. Please double-check the rules below to avoid a fine next time you ride! (more…)

“About DC Lime scooters “no ride/no park” zones.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Noticed yesterday that -without notifying riders- Lime has created and implemented new “off-limit” maps/zones throughout DC that make it nearly impossible to navigate safely through the city.

As an example… I live near 15th and S St NW. I am currently on Grand Jury duty so I used to ride Lime scooters via protected bike lanes on 15th street, then on protected bike lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue to the courthouse (at PA Ave and 3rd St NW). Yesterday when I arrived near Pennsylvania, all of a sudden my scooter just stopped! (more…)

Starting Today, DC law requires all riders to lock scooters – Lime’s answer “Gen4 Scooter with Lock-To Technology”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Lime

Ed. Note: Still a bit of a learning curve…

From Lime:

“Lime is launching its industry leading Gen4 electric scooter in the District this week, making Washington DC one of the first cities in North America to have a full fleet of the new model available for use. The Gen4 scooter will provide DC riders with the safest, smoothest, and most environmentally friendly shared scooter ride available. The new Gen4 scooters will also be equipped with lock-to technology in order to comply with new regulations that will require scooters to be locked to bike racks, sign posts for parking or stop signs, or left in in-street bicycle and scooter corrals. (more…)

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