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New e-scooter company recommended by the Birmingham transportation committee
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The Magic City is about to welcome a new electric scooter and bike company. Earlier this week, Birmingham’s City Council Transportation Committee approved an application by Lime, a company based out of San Fransico, to be the newest shared rental transportation business in town.
Lime e-scooter hits the streets
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Lime, an electric scooter and bike company, offers its services in over 200 cities and 30 countries and is making its way to Birmingham. Earlier this year, one of the city-approved e-scooter companies, Gotcha, ceased operation and Lime is looking to take their place.
Christina Argo commented on her experience and expectations with Lime:
“Birmingham will be getting their latest lineup of e-bikes and scooters. I’ve had the chance to ride their newest version of e-bike and it is the cream of the crop.”
Christina Argo, Mayor’s Office
Birmingham City Council addresses the pushback
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At the meeting, the chairman of the transportation, Darrell O’Quinn, noted concerns from the public with shared micro-mobility devices such as e-scooters and bikes. He listed the following problems:
- Found in poor condition (laying sideways + in streets)
- Electric charging issues
- E-scooter’s left in unmarked spots for days
- Pricing problems
O’Quinn was pleased to see that Lime has plans to address pricing concerns. For example, Lime has proposed a zone-based pricing plan. Riders in those zones will receive a 25% discount making it more available for everyone.
Argo has also committed to working with Lime and Veo, another e-scooter company in Birmingham, to address the issues of maintenance and other concerns.
The committee voted to recommend Lime’s application to operate the micro-mobility business in Birmingham. The measure now awaits a vote by the full council.
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