Micromobility operator Bird has secured permit extensions for its shared vehicle offerings in Long Beach, California; Portland, Oregon and Decatur, Georgia as it is also increases fleet sizes in Durham, North Carolina; Isla Vista, California and Arlington, Virginia.
According to the e-scooter provider, these US extensions show a continued adoption of micro-electric vehicles. It added there is also an increasingly favourable regulatory environment, as greater resources are aimed at driving the mass adoption of electrified transportation.
“2022 has brought with it a heightened awareness of and investment in electric transportation at the national, state and local levels,” said Renaud Fages, chief mobility officer at Bird.
“Working in close partnership with the cities we are so honoured to serve, we are adapting our shared micro-electric vehicle service to meet their evolving and expanding eco-friendly transportation needs. The recent extensions position us to continue to have a positive impact in communities and with individuals who place a value on sustainable, safe and efficient transportation.”
In addition to its shared e-scooters, Bird is also rolling out its new shared e-bikes to cities across the US as more students return to university. It is providing free integrations with existing public bike-share networks to further reduce reliance on gas-powered car trips and to help create healthier communities.
