Lime scooters in Seattle will soon chirp at people who are riding them on the sidewalk — a noisy reminder to stop breaking city law, The Seattle Times reports.
Why it matters: Even though e-scooters aren't allowed on sidewalks in Seattle, people still ride there, increasing their chances of crashing into pedestrians.
What's happening: By June, half of Lime's scooter fleet in Seattle will be upgraded with AI software and cameras that can detect if someone is riding on the sidewalk, the Times reports.
The technology will sound an alert that will repeat until a rider either moves off the sidewalk or ends the trip, according to the newspaper.
The upgrades will begin rolling out next month, with all of Seattle's scooter fleet to be outfitted with the technology by year's end.
