DOT wants to make East Bronx’s e-scooter program permanent, but micromobility safety remains a concern

After the NYC Department of Transportation’s assessment of the East Bronx’s e-scooter pilot program, which first launched in August 2021, found zero fatalities after more than 1.4 million rides, the program could soon be a permanent transportation alternative for the transit-starved Bronx corridor. On Monday, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that the city is seeking … Continue reading DOT wants to make East Bronx’s e-scooter program permanent, but micromobility safety remains a concern