As pilot program ends, discussion continues on next steps for e-scooters in Charlotte

The debate on how — or whether — to regulate electronic scooters in Charlotte, as well as what exactly the rules are for operating one in town, continue at the city level as the pilot program for two major players in the industry comes to a close. E-scooters, 800 of which are operating in Charlotte today, have been wildly popular since their introduction earlier this year. Seemingly overnight, scooters by companies Bird and Lime appeared on the sidewalks in and around uptown. Users can download…

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