Nice Ride: Electric Scooters Return To Decatur For Spring

DECATUR, GA — Have a little fun in the sun outdoors in Decatur, because electric scooters are back for the spring.

Bird Scooters are back, and available to rent by the minute through the Bird mobile app. The scooters can be used on roads and in bike lanes, and have a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour, according to a city news release.

Scooters must be parked out of the way of pedestrians and never blocking driveways. Riders must be at least 18 years old to access the scooters, and helmets are encouraged on every ride — in fact, Bird even offers free helmets for active riders.

Bird is also offering discounts and programs for certain groups:

• Community Pricing: This program offers a 50 percent discount to low-income riders, Pell grant recipients, select local nonprofit and community organizations, veterans and senior citizens. Proof of eligibility is required to be emailed to access@bird.co.
• Free rides for first responders: Health care workers and emergency personnel can get free scooter rides by emailing a copy of their medical identification card, name and phone number to together@bird.co. Eligible riders will receive two free 30-minute rides per day for as long as it takes to help communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Request a helmet: Bird offers free helmets to active riders. Riders just cover shipping. To request a helmet, go to the Bird Safety website.

For more information, email hello@bird.co or call 1-866-205-2442. Additional information can also be found on the Bird website and blog.