Lyft, Lime, And Spin Scooters Given Green Light In Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — The 2022 Minneapolis motorized foot scooter season is fast approaching. This spring, the city gave the green light for three different companies — Lyft, Lime, and Spin — to operate scooters in Minneapolis starting in April.

Scooter season officially runs through Dec. 31.

Under the city's "equity-focused requirements," at least 30 percent of each operator’s scooters must be distributed in "Equity Distribution Areas." A maximum of 40 percent of each operator’s scooters are allowed in the downtown area.

Under state law, riders of motorized foot scooters must follow similar traffic laws as bicyclists. Scooters cannot be ridden on sidewalks and must be parked upright using, and cannot block pedestrian traffic.