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US cities are joining forces to figure out what the hell to do with all these scootersUS cities are joining forces to figure out what the hell to do with all these scooters
Nashville is banning electric scooters after a man was killedNashville is banning electric scooters after a man was killed
Test-riding GM’s first electric folding bikeTest-riding GM’s first electric folding bike
Unicorn is a $699 electric scooter from the co-creator of TileUnicorn is a $699 electric scooter from the co-creator of Tile
New York is poised to legalize electric scooters and bikesNew York is poised to legalize electric scooters and bikes
Revel’s mopeds are a fun ride around Brooklyn and Queens

A first in the city

Sean O'Kane
Lyft introduces pink-wheeled scooter that it says is better for scooter sharingLyft introduces pink-wheeled scooter that it says is better for scooter sharing
Bird just bought its way into San Francisco by purchasing scooter rival ScootBird just bought its way into San Francisco by purchasing scooter rival Scoot
Uber’s new shared scooter is bigger, tougher, and stops fasterUber’s new shared scooter is bigger, tougher, and stops faster
First look: Cowboy proves that e-bikes with removable batteries can be beautiful
Bird is launching an electric moped this summerBird is launching an electric moped this summer
VanMoof Electrified X2 e-bike review: a shareable obsession

Getting the most out of a $3,000 electric bike

Thomas Ricker
Citi Bikes can now be rented through the Lyft appCiti Bikes can now be rented through the Lyft app
Cannondale Tesoro Neo X Speed review: the hooligan of e-bikesCannondale Tesoro Neo X Speed review: the hooligan of e-bikes
Boosted’s first electric scooter is a $1,599 vehicle built to conquer city streets

The electric skateboard company finally branches out into a new form factor

Sean O'Kane
Apple Pay will let you rent a Bird scooter without downloading the appApple Pay will let you rent a Bird scooter without downloading the app
Bird has a new electric scooter: it’s durable, comes in three different colors, and you can buy itBird has a new electric scooter: it’s durable, comes in three different colors, and you can buy it
Electric scooter use results in 20 injuries per 100,000 trips, CDC findsElectric scooter use results in 20 injuries per 100,000 trips, CDC finds
You can now rent a Bird electric scooter for $25 a monthYou can now rent a Bird electric scooter for $25 a month
Ampler Stout e-bike review: it’s not easy being green

A premium commuter bike with a premium price

Thomas Ricker
Lime’s electric scooters will be able to tell when you’re too drunk to rideLime’s electric scooters will be able to tell when you’re too drunk to ride
Uber says it fixed its e-bikes with similar brake problems as Lyft, but these riders were still injuredUber says it fixed its e-bikes with similar brake problems as Lyft, but these riders were still injured
Lyft pulls thousands of e-bikes out of service in three US cities for braking malfunctionsLyft pulls thousands of e-bikes out of service in three US cities for braking malfunctions
Electric scooters may not be around for longElectric scooters may not be around for long
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Riding Bird’s electric scooters just got more expensive in some citiesRiding Bird’s electric scooters just got more expensive in some cities
Inboard refunds electric scooter customers as it pivots to shared fleetsInboard refunds electric scooter customers as it pivots to shared fleets
Electric scooter charging is a cutthroat business, and Lime wants to fix thatElectric scooter charging is a cutthroat business, and Lime wants to fix that
Onewheel’s Pint is a new and more portable electric rideable for novice riders, costs $950Onewheel’s Pint is a new and more portable electric rideable for novice riders, costs $950
A cyclone of scooters has descended on Austin for SXSW, for better or worse

An influx of e-bikes and scooters has dramatically changed how festival goers get around

Nick Statt
The CDC is studying electric scooter injuries for the first timeThe CDC is studying electric scooter injuries for the first time
Ampler’s 2019 e-bikes look promisingAmpler’s 2019 e-bikes look promising
How Bird plans to blanket the world with electric scooters without going bankruptHow Bird plans to blanket the world with electric scooters without going bankrupt
You can now find Lime scooters and bikes in more cities in Google MapsYou can now find Lime scooters and bikes in more cities in Google Maps
Electric trikes are the latest battery-powered gadgets to enter the ride-sharing worldElectric trikes are the latest battery-powered gadgets to enter the ride-sharing world
Wing Freedom e-bike review: city riding that’s affordable and fun

E-bikes are a great way to get around a city, but can be pricey. Fortunately, there are more affordable options hitting the streets everyday.

Andrew J. Hawkins
Lime warns riders about ‘sudden excessive braking’ due to firmware bugLime warns riders about ‘sudden excessive braking’ due to firmware bug
General Motors starts taking orders for its first e-bikeGeneral Motors starts taking orders for its first e-bike
Electric scooters popular with ride-sharing services can be hacked to suddenly accelerate or brakeElectric scooters popular with ride-sharing services can be hacked to suddenly accelerate or brake
Austin teen arrested for robbing a bank after using a Jump scooter as his getaway vehicleAustin teen arrested for robbing a bank after using a Jump scooter as his getaway vehicle
Uber said to be working on autonomous scooters and bikes for some reasonUber said to be working on autonomous scooters and bikes for some reason

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