On Sept. 12, a new transportation option will be available to people in East Vancouver.
Shared e-scooters will officially launch that day for the first area covered under the new program.
A map from Lime, the the e-scooter system, shows Commercial Drive, Hastings-Sunrise and neighbouring areas to be the first parts of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»covered, including the PNE grounds, New Brighton Park, and Commercial-Broadway Station (see slide 2).
Over the next year, the system will grow to cover more of Vancouver.
Lime is in the process of installing parking stations currently, according to a press release. The first was erected at the corner of North Garden Drive and Eton Street near McGill Park.
Lime also says Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»is the first city in the world to get Lime's new "stationary parking station based service," which is similar to the Mobi bike share system already in use in Vancouver.
"The e-scooters will be easily accessible at designated stations strategically located across the city, ensuring seamless connectivity and accessibility for all users," states the company in a press release.
According to the Lime site, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»will get Gen 4.1 scooters.
Rules for riding shared e-scooters in Vancouver
Some rules have been set out to use the incoming e-scooters:
- Riders must be at least 18 years old.
- Riders must start and end trips at e-scooter parking stations.
- Only one person per scooter.
- Riders must wear helmets, like when riding a bike.
- Riders must yield to pedestrians.
- Riders are not allowed to use a phone while riding the scooter.
- Riding on sidewalks is not allowed.
