Tag: scooters
A failure to communicate on city’s e-bike expansion
Expect to see more electric bikes and scooters on Providence’s streets and sidewalks in the coming weeks – a lot more.
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s...
Concerns raised over expanded e-bike, scooter program
Some neighborhood and business leaders in Providence are worried that the city’s plan to allow more rental electric bikes and scooters on the streets...
Newport seeking regulation of rental transportation due to public safety concerns
NEWPORT - Due to safety and congestion concerns, the Newport city council is seeking to regulate the amount of motorized rental vehicles on its...
Is city protected if scooters crash?
The electric scooters flitting around Providence are fast, efficient, fairly inexpensive and easy to use. But they’re an accident waiting to happen, and when...
Providence issues regulations on electric scooters, plans pilot program
PROVIDENCE - The Providence Department of Public Works has issued a policy regarding electric scooters in the city, following the unannounced appearance of motorized...
Motorized scooters appear in Providence without notice to the city
PROVIDENCE – A cohort of motorized scooters appeared in Providence Friday morning from the California-based company Bird Rides Inc.
The San Diego startup has been...