The Emporia City Commission considered the approval of a motion of understanding to allow an electric scooter company to provide public transportation during its joint action/study session Wednesday morning. Mike Butler, account executive for Bird Rides Inc., presented a proposal of what it would look like if the 4-year-old scooter-sharing company were to operate in Emporia. The electric scooters are dockless, rechargeable units that travel at a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour and cost $1 to start a ride and 25-30 cents per minute after that. Discounts would be available for qualifying individuals such as veterans, seniors, students, healthcare workers or people with low incomes.
Source: Emporia Gazette.
