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KAAL-TV Created: May 13, 2021 08:45 PM
(ABC 6 News) -The City of Albert Lea is partnering with shared electric scooter company Bird Rides to bring e-scooters to the city.
The electric scooters will have a maximum speed of 15mph and city officials say they provide a safe way to get around during the pandemic and offer residents without automobiles another transportation option..
Riders are required to be 18 years old and above to access the scooters. They are also encouraged to wear a helmet on every ride and required to obey all standard rules of the road.
The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and riders pay to use the scooter per minute, at no cost to the city.
Electric scooters are coming to Albert Lea
Free rides available for healthcare workers and emergency personnel.
Posted: May 13, 2021 6:40 PM
Posted By: Mike Bunge
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Electric scooters will soon be on the streets of Albert Lea.
City Government says it is partnering with Bird Rides to provide e-scooters for riders 18-years-old and above. The scooters will have a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour and city officials say they provide a safe way to get around during the pandemic and offer residents without automobiles another transportation option.
A statement from the City of Albert Lea says Bird Rides is offering the following programs to those who qualify:
The City of Grand Rapids is partnering with shared electric scooter company, Bird Rides, to bring e-scooters to the city in the coming week. Just in time for spring, Bird is a naturally social distanced way to get around. The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and riders pay to use the scooter per minute, at no cost to the city. Â
âWe are happy to welcome Bird to the City of Grand Rapids,â commented Mayor Dale Christy who was happy to announce the scooters would arrive within the month. âI think they will make a great addition to our community.â