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Day 1: The Microbility Revolution Begins in The Bronx
Here's our report from the East Bronx, where Bird, Veo and Lime deployed their e-scooters on Tuesday.
August 17, 2021
STUDY: City Visitors Who Use E-Scooters More Spend More
On the eve of scooter-share coming to the Bronx, an Australian study shows that they boost tourism.
July 1, 2021
Is New York’s Scooter Future Like Paris or Chicago? Survey Says …
Industry representatives and outside transportation thinkers agree that the city's scooter future looks more American than European.
February 9, 2021
Federal Proposal Would Finally Allocate Transit Dollars to Bikeshare
Bike- and scooter-share systems across the country may soon be eligible for the federal transit dollars, if advocates can finally succeed in getting a hard-fought bill through Congress.
February 2, 2021
OPINION: Micromobility Companies Must Engage With Communities — Says One of Them
As New York City prepares to launch e-scooter share, Bird CEO Travis VanderZanden previews the lessons his firm has learned in its short, rollicking ride.
November 23, 2020
Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’: DOT Seeks Non-Manhattan E-Scooter Pilot Program
Lime, Link, Voi, Bird, and Spin all issued excited press releases touting their industry-leading technology and experience. Read all about it!
October 30, 2020
E-Scooters Are Already Here — And The City Needs To Adapt
Say it now: We already need bigger bike lanes — and with more people riding scooters, we need them now.
October 8, 2020
Revel Returns Thursday Following Month-Long ‘Suspension’ — With Added Safety Features
“We are trying to change behavior,” said Revel CEO and co-founder Frank Reig.
August 26, 2020
Revel Adds Safety Quiz — And a Mandatory Helmet Selfie — But New York Must Wait for Reboot
A new "safety course" includes a 20-minute multiple choice test, plus that hard-headed picture.
August 18, 2020
