Bird e-scooters will be available in Medford “in the coming days,” according to an update posted Tuesday on the city’s website.
Medford City Council approved a one-year pilot program with the Los Ange.
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(ABC 6 News) -The City of Albert Lea is partnering with shared electric scooter company Bird Rides to bring e-scooters to the city.
The electric scooters will have a maximum speed of 15mph and city officials say they provide a safe way to get around during the pandemic and offer residents without automobiles another transportation option..
Riders are required to be 18 years old and above to access the scooters. They are also encouraged to wear a helmet on every ride and required to obey all standard rules of the road.
The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and riders pay to use the scooter per minute, at no cost to the city.