At the beginning of March 2021, Jacksonville, Florida launched a one-year e-scooter pilot program with 400 scooters. While there was initially a lot of excitement surrounding the new transportation method, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has received a number of reports regarding the scooters.
A new e-scooter service has been launched in the Brooklyn area. The company, Unagi Scooters, is offering a subscription-based model for customers that’s different than the traditional ridesharing options. The service officially launched on March 17 and is available in all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and eastern New Jersey.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Transportation about its collection of real-time data on e-scooter riders and other micromobility users.
In an effort to improve transportation options for residents and visitors, Jacksonville, Florida has announced the start of a one-year Downtown electric scooter and electric bicycle pilot program. The program launched on March 4 with four dockless mobility companies.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased the usage of electric scooters, experts believe the popularity of such devices could rapidly rebound if travelers decide to use scooters for transit on shorter trips.