Local TREND. Scooter Pilot Program. 7 points from San Antonio.
San Antonio, Texas pilot program for scooters will require scooter companies to:
- be permitted
- pay fees
- annual permit fee of $500 as well as $10 per scooter
- no scooter cap on scooter numbers nor on companies
- require data sharing of where scooters ar epicked up, dropped off and used to help city planners
- required to have a San Antonio-based fleet manager
- 2 hour maximum for companies to address reported parking issues
- 1 hour maximum for companies to address scooters in restricted areas like parks and trails
Riders will be required to :
- stay on streets and sidewalks
- recommends using bike lanes
- stay 2 feet from pedestrians
- be 16+
- not use scooters on trails and in parks
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