E-scooter usage in the City has been revised due to pedestrian safety concerns, underage riding & criminal activity.

The City, Bird & Lime Bike have agreed on 6am-6pm for new hours of operation.

They will only work during these hours.

Should escooters be banned at night? Some cities think so, but we need more data

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But is nighttime riding really such a bad thing?

Beyond alcohol impairment, however, nighttime riding presents one more crucial challenge: limited visibility.

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Nevertheless, more data is needed to accurately conclude whether a nighttime ban is necessary to increase escooter safety.

Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

Ioanna Lykiardopoulou

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