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Bird to cut e-scooter speeds overnight in Greensboro; late-night riders to pass in‑app safety test
Summary
The City of Greensboro announced Bird will reduce e-scooter speeds from 15 mph to 10 mph between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m. starting March 1; riders who begin trips after 10:00 p.m. must pass an in-app "safe start" cognitive test or their device will remain locked.
The City of Greensboro announced that Bird will implement a late-night safety measure for its downtown e-scooter program beginning Sunday, March 1. The company will cap vehicle speeds at 10 mph between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m., down from the current 15 mph limit, and will display an in-app notification at the start of trips during that period…
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