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COLUMBIA, MB – Some US cities have begun regulating or banning scooters, while a Columbia City Council member said he hoped the Bird's scooters would stay on the ground. .
ABC 17 spoke to you for the first time about the arrival of Bird scooters in Colombia in August.
There was some controversy at the beginning when a spokesman for the University of Missouri said that he had contacted a representative of Bird to voice his concerns about the new scooter, but he stated that the meeting was unproductive.
According to board member Michael Trapp, scooters have not been approved by the city.
But some residents have said that they get used to scooters and they have been helpful for those who do not have or can not afford a car.
Rickey Christian, a dishwasher at Applebee, said his car was down. He had to walk to work for two months.
"With Bird, it took me half the time, it took me 20 minutes to get here," Christian said.
He also stated that the rental fees were slightly less than two dollars.
"It was not too bad in your pocket, you know," Christian said.
But while some give positive ratings to scooters, there has been a controversy around the electronic scooter in Colombia and nationwide.
Charleston and Milwaukee have both banned scooters and other cities are studying more regulations, citing safety and liability issues.
But Trapp said he believes scooters could be a useful tool in Colombia, especially on the Northside.
"We have real transportation challenges in Colombia, and we have assets that help people move in a very eco-friendly way: mount them to the north, move them beyond the city center." said Trapp.
He said that it allows low-income people to get to work. He said that he thought there was a lack of education in the use of scooters and he said that he thought that it could be repaired.
"Keep the side clear, ensuring that users are aware of the laws for driving on the road and not blocking the sidewalk," Trapp said.
He said that there were problems or injuries with the scooters, it was at the discretion of the user. But eventually, he said the city should find a way to keep them.
Christian said that he hoped that they would also stay: "Yes, I would use them, experience the descent … I hope they do not ban them."
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