Trendy e-Scooters for Transportation Seized in Northern California

April 16, 2018

San Francisco has pulled the plug on electric scooters that authorities say were blocking sidewalks and building entrances.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Public Works inspectors impounded about 66 scooters last week.

The crackdown comes about two weeks after companies that rent the standup scooters deposited hundreds of them throughout the city. The scooters can be rented through an app and dropped off anywhere.

Officials say that’s the problem with the trendy transportation – people are leaving them anywhere.

Public Works spokeswoman Rachel Gordon says the three scooter companies – Lime, Bird and Spin – will be fined at least $125 for each impounded scooter.

They can pay the fine, appeal or solve the problem.

The companies say they’ll work with the city to find solutions.

Topics California

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  • April 18, 2018 at 1:46 pm
    J.S. says:
    Since my wife has MS, I don't quite understand how you think she should get around. Or are you thinking she should just stay home?
  • April 18, 2018 at 1:41 pm
    J.S. says:
    My wife has MS. How do you suggest she get around?
  • April 16, 2018 at 1:38 pm
    reality bites says:
    Here's a solution to these unlicensed people-movers. Pile 'em up and drive a tank over them, ship them back to China, and have something really useful made out of the scrap.

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