Dwayne Antle News Today

The City of Ottawa imposed stricter regulations on e-scooter companies to cut down on sidewalk riding and improper parking, and that's at least part of the reason for a delayed start to this year's launch in the capital.

Advocates for Ottawa residents living with disabilities say they are concerned about the possible return of electric scooters.

E-scooters could once again zip down some Ottawa streets this year, but some in the accessibility community are still questioning the plan — despite proposed stricter regulations.

Newfoundland and Labrador paramedics, firefighters and police are implementing contingency plans as numerous workers and volunteers are forced to self-isolate due to COVID-19 exposures or positive test results.

Ottawa's three e-scooter companies say safety is their top priority and vow to make changes ahead of next season, but some people who advocate for better accessibility say the changes they're proposing don't go far enough.

Article content Recently, Ottawa Council passed a motion to allow and expand the use of e-scooters on our streets in the downtown and some suburbs, putting blind people, other persons with disabilities and all pedestrians at risk. Despite the very real safety concerns raised by various groups, council did not even require the e-scooter companies to implement measures to lessen the risks. Last summer, the city ran its first e-scooter pilot project in the downtown area. Of course, there were far ...