micromobility
Coverage of micromobility in the Nexus archive.
- Denver is actually doing a good job with scooters, according to this professor
Despite controversy surrounding Denver's transition to Veo Micromobility as the sole provider, a professor found that the city is performing well with scooters. Hale Erkan, an assistant business professor at Arizona State University, reported that Denver has consistently high utilization rates, averaging 2.5 rides per scooter per day based on recent data. This rate significantly exceeds the average across the 37 US cities.
- E-Bikes, Scooters Face New Age And Speed Limits Under Bill Approved By Legislators
Illinois legislators approved Senate Bill 3336 to regulate e-bikes and scooters with age requirements, speed limits, and usage restrictions. The bill, supported by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Rep. Barbara Hernandez, aims to enhance safety by categorizing devices into low and high-speed tiers, with stricter rules for high-speed models including licensing and insurance requirements.