​Spin Scooters Return To San Diego, Become More Widely Available

SAN DIEGO, CA — If you're looking to hit the streets of San Diego for some two-wheeled fun, Spin is riding to the rescue.

In a release, Spin said it relaunched its electric scooters in San Diego to offer commuters a quick way to scoot around town while still limiting human contact.

Previously, scooters were only available on the UCSD campus, which remains closed. As of May 15, however, 300 of Spin's mobility devices can be accessed in Pacific Beach, Downtown, North Park and more. Plus, Spin is scaling to bring more scooters to San Diego as commuters start returning to their usual schedules.

Riders are reminded to always avoid "no ride zones" like boardwalks.

The mobility provider said its employees tasked with charging and deploying the scooters each day are following advanced sanitization and safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment. When scooters are returned to Spin's warehouse to recharge, their handlebars and upright stem are cleaned with disinfectant wipes and sprays.

High-traffic areas and vehicles used in Spin's warehouses and deployment routes are also scrubbed down with disinfectant after every shift.

As part of its new rollout, Spin said it's offering essential healthcare workers free 30-minute rides through its new "Everyday Heroes" program.

Spin said the program is intended to allow health care workers — doctors, nurses, medical assistants, radiology and lab technicians, hospital and clinic administrators and janitorial staff — to get to and from work while maintaining social distance. Health care workers can apply for the program online.