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Related: About this forumElectric Scooters Get the Boot in Dallas
Starting today, you won't see people on electric scooters zipping down the streets of Dallas. Citing public safety worries, the Dallas Transportation Department halted the citys scooter program this week. All scooter operators are ordered to cease operations today and the scooters themselves must be removed from city streets by the end of Friday.
This decision was made with consultation from the Dallas Police Department, according to the city.
We have received complaints about scooters and would like to make substantial changes to the scooter program, Transportation Director Mike Rogers said in a press release. The changes will include public safety considerations so that the city may have safe modes of alternative transportation.
People making complaints alleged the scooter companies and their riders were not adhering to the dockless vehicle ordnance, which poses safety issues.
Read more: https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-halts-electric-scooter-rentals-11939613
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