Two and a half years ago, rental scooters were banned in Dallas because of too much clutter and too many unsafe riders. Those dockless scooters are back with new rules and technology that is supposed to address those concerns.
Now, those dockless scooters are back with new rules and technology that is supposed to address those concerns.Three companies were selected by the city for this re-launch. One is new to the market.
The so-called Shareable Dockless Vehicle Program was put on pause in September 2020, after piles of scooters were found scattered across city streets.That should be harder to do this time around thanks to new technology.The city of Dallas is working to go from an unlimited model to a tightly regulated model of scooters this time around.
All three brands of scooters are equipped with geo-fencing, which is supposed to keep the scooters off prohibited areas.There were several people driving scooters on Dallas sidewalks Thursday.Mandel also told councilmembers Gay Willis and Paul Ridley, who were at a safety demonstration Thursday, about technology that will track parking of the scooters.
Mandel said parking corrals, like the two that have been set up in Deep Ellum, should help with some of the clutter.Downtown Dallas Inc's CEO is optimistic about the re-launch.
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