Local TREND. Cities + Scooter Companies = Safety Incentives

Who: Bird

Where:The cities of Washington D.C. and Austin, TX

What: A selfie incentive program. A rider takes a selfie with a helmet on and received ride credits.

Why: Reduce the number of scooter related accidents. In a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study of fall 2019 scooter accidents, 1 of 190 injured riders was wearing a helmet.

Governing | Austin American Statesman | A Modern Exchange: Helmet Selfies for Scooter Ride Credits