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Riders and business groups urge council to explore regulated micro-mobility pilot ahead of major events
Summary
A Bird representative and council members discussed a possible city pilot to regulate scooters and light vehicles, citing safety, geofencing technology and readiness for large upcoming events; downtown business leaders raised concerns about unregulated devices on sidewalks.
A representative for micro-mobility operator Bird asked Houston City Council April 1 to consider a small, tightly regulated pilot for scooters and similar devices, arguing the program could increase options, raise revenue and help the city prepare for large events such as the FIFA World Cup.
The speaker, who said he had discussed the idea with downtown stakeholders, told council a pilot could…
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