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Carthage council approves emergency ordinance to resume Lime scooter program amid safety, age concerns
Summary
Carthage City Council on May 13 approved an emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with Neutron Holdings Inc., DBA Lime, to operate a seasonal shared‑scooter program while members debated safety, age limits and geo‑fencing.
Carthage City Council on May 13 approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor to sign a contract with Neutron Holdings Inc., doing business as Lime, to operate a shared electric scooter program in the city for the 2025 season.
Council members said the contract was advanced as an emergency because staff required a short correction to contract language and the operator’s service is seasonal. Members raised repeated safety concerns during discussion, focusing on enforcement of age limits, riders using sidewalks in downtown areas, and how the operator’s software controls (geo‑fencing) work.
Members noted the Lime user agreement and…
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