How did this start? Portland started a 4 month pilot program with scooter companies that involved data sharing. The report from the pilot program.
What did the data sharing report show?
- short car trips replaced in 34% of scooter use
- fewer accidents
- reduce congestion
- reduce pollution
What takeawy did Portland have? “It is better to ask permission and work with local regulators than risk being run out of a community.”
Are there examples of what happened when scooter companies didn’t ask for permission?
- San Francisco, Lime & Bird operate without permission, City Council grants permits to companies that are not Lime and Bird.
NY Times | In Portland, Scooter Start-Ups Played Nice. Regulators Took Note.