Electric scooters are coming to Downtown Athens This is beneficial to the businesses and the individuals within the city of Athens because it’s another mode of transportation, said Johnson.
Posted: Jun 30, 2021 6:58 PM
Updated: Jul 1, 2021 9:45 AM
Posted By: Olivia Schueller
Athens city council approved bringing in 25 Bird electric scooters to Downtown Athens.
City planner, Lakeisha Johnson, said it will give residents another form of transportation and help grow local businesses. This is beneficial to the businesses and the individuals within the city of Athens because it’s another mode of transportation, said Johnson.
Dawne Douthit, the owner of Epiphany Boutique and Square Clock Coffee, said electric scooters could definitely help surrounding businesses, including her own.