Scooters catching on in Downtown Jacksonville as city nears vote on ordinance expanding program Council members are moving a step closer to expanding the number of companies offering the rides from four to six. Author: Robert Bradfield Updated: 11:17 PM EDT April 13, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When the sun sets, Jacksonville's downtown lights up and becomes scooter city. "I welcome the foot traffic for sure," said downtown business owner Alexis Lior. 'I just want people to be safe." Electric scooters are growing in popularity, and the city of Jacksonville is taking notice. Council members are moving a step closer to expanding the number of companies offering the rides from four to six. Lior supports the idea of having something new, but warns of dangers including using public roads and right-of-ways.