There'll soon be no more electric scooter rentals in Dallas. The city announced tonight it is ordering rental companies to cease operations by Wednesday and to collect all scooters by the end of the week.
The city said it made the decision after consultations with Dallas police over safety concerns and allegations the companies and riders were not adhering to the city of Dallas' dockless vehicle ordinance.
“We have received complaints about scooters and would like to make substantial changes to the scooter program,” said Transportation Director Mike Rogers. “The changes will include public safety considerations so that the city may have safe modes of alternative transportation.”
The City’s scooter operators are required to cease operations by Wednesday, Sept. 2. All scooters must be removed from city streets by the close of business on Friday, Sept. 4.
Complaints included allegations that companies and riders were not adhering to the dockless vehicle ordinance and it posed a public safety issue.
It is possible scooter rentals could return in the future.
The Dallas Transportation Department and DPD will host community meetings with residents, business owners and vendors to discuss public safety solutions while the scooters remain off the road.
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