Lime launches seated scooters in SF
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Rollin'. Photo: Courtesy of Lime
The next time you spot a Lime scooter, it might look a little different.
The big picture: The San Francisco-based micromobility company rolled out its new LimeGlider seated scooter here Friday — a hybrid between a traditional scooter and an e-bike that allows riders to "simply get on and go," according to Lime.
Zoom in: San Francisco is among the first cities to deploy the hybrid, which replaces pedals with foot rests and is designed to achieve a lower center of gravity for improved stability.
- It also includes ergonomic hand grips and wider front baskets.
- These features were incorporated to accommodate groups traditionally underrepresented in Lime's ridership, such as women and seniors.
State of play: Lime deployed a fleet of 250 Gliders throughout the city.
- This new set of wheels will offer "even more accessible options for people with disabilities, seniors and other people who may not feel comfortable or safe on standing scooters," Julie Kirschbaum, SFMTA director of transportation, said in a press release.
- The company is working in tandem with the city's efforts to prioritize sustainability and invest in infrastructure like protected bike lanes, added Hayden Harvey, Lime's director of government relations.
- Such scooters were piloted in select cities last year and quickly grew popular.
Yes, but: We'll see if they take off in San Francisco, where Lime's products remain polarizing.