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Displaying all articles tagged:
Scooters
the money game
Dec. 21, 2023
How Bird, the High-flying Scooter Company, Went Broke
Bad debt, expensive rides, and dumb high jinks made the company a bad messenger for a good idea
By
Kevin T. Dugan
accidents
Feb. 25, 2019
Software Glitch Causes Lime Scooters to Lock Up Mid-Ride
New Zealand officials suspended the company’s license after the scooters’ brakes activated without warning more than 150 times.
By
Brian Feldman
cityscape
Oct. 22, 2018
Why New York City Should Welcome Electric Scooters on Its Streets
How can anyone detest these things? They are simple, cheap, and slightly goofy. Best of all, they could help us get rid of cars.
By
Justin Davidson