COVID. 6 Reasons to Anticipate a Resurgence of E-Bikes & Scooters

• Positioned to capitalize on the need for social distancing 
• Cities want traffic levels to be lower & need to makeup for lower public transportation numbers due to social distancing
• Companies have rigorous disinfecting routines
• Cities like Seattle, Oakland, & Austin are shutting down roads to traffic which bolsters the use of scooters & e-bikes
• Cities like Montreal, Paris, & Milan have built temporary bicycle and pedestrian facilities as part of their coronavirus response
• Pandemic data shows riders are taking longer trips on e-bikes and scooters

Washington Post | Bike-share and e-scooter companies, hit hard by the pandemic, may come back stronger

Community Impact | MAP: Austin closes certain streets to vehicle traffic to promote socially distanced outdoor exercise