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Contract change for Denver e-scooters draws concerns about monopoly and transition supports

Denver City and County · March 16, 2026
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Summary

Longtime e-scooter contractors and users asked the Denver council to avoid awarding a single primary vendor without transition protections, and supporters urged continuation of the Lime Access program that provides mobility for low-income residents.

Contractors and scooter users urged the Denver City and County Council to consider transition protections before approving a single primary e-scooter vendor that would replace existing operators.

Rick Newlander, a longtime contractor who worked with Bird and Lime, cautioned the council against selecting one primary vendor, saying competition…

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