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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 to remind riders of the reduced speed.
"In addition, any rider starting service after 10:00 p.m. will be required to pass a safe start cognitive test," the host said. "The device will remain locked for drivers who are unable to pass that test. Scoot safely." The announcement came on FYI Weekly, the City of Greensboro's official news brief.
City-produced materials did not identify a city ordinance or local vote authorizing the change; the bulletin described the measure as an operational decision by Bird intended to "prioritize rider safety." The program details released on the broadcast did not specify enforcement mechanisms, penalties for noncompliance, or whether the change is part of a formal agreement with the city.
Riders should expect the in-app notification at trip start and the speed cap during the 1:00–2:00 a.m. window beginning March 1. The broadcast did not provide a direct link for more information; listeners are advised to consult city communications or Bird's in-app notices for implementation details.
