Dockless bikes and scooters are now quite the rage – and
stirring up some rage! – in various cities. They can be very convenient for the user, but maybe not so
convenient for someone whose driveway or doorstep is blocked by a dropped
bike. Cities where this phenomenon
has exploded are awash with angry debates about how to manage it (see
background piece in the New York Times
here), although apparently Lime Bikes were not
actually tossed into the Mississippi River in St. Louis (here). (FYI, Lime Bike is the best known and
probably biggest provider at this time.)
On a recent visit to San Diego I was able to get an
impression of how the issue is developing in that city (see below: Lime Bike at
the beach, “no parking” at the ballpark).
How will this kerfuffle play out? Hard to say, but it’s exciting to see that the appetite for
innovative mobility is strong!
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