Lime scooters will now operate 24/7 in Omaha
The Omaha City Council has approved new regulations allowing e-scooters to operate 24 hours a day in time for the College World Series. The Omaha City Council has approved new regulations allowing dockless electric scooters like those operated by Lime to operate 24 hours a day in time for the College World Series. The resolution allows for group rides, where one rider can sponsor rides for up to four friends. The changes were announced during a meeting and are expected to boost the local economy during the event. Representatives from Lime will be stationed at the Park Omaha garage to educate riders about safe riding, proper parking, and the rule changes.
Published : 11 months ago by luna stephens, Luna Stephens World-Herald Staff Writer in
The Omaha City Council has approved new regulations allowing e-scooters to operate 24 hours a day in time for the College World Series.
At its Tuesday meeting, the council approved a resolution allowing dockless electric scooters like those operated by Lime to operate at all hours of the day. The scooters were previously restricted to use between 5:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., according to the resolution.
The resolution also allows for group rides, where one rider with a Lime account can sponsor rides for up to four friends. Currently, each rider has to have their own account.
In a press release, Lime said the changes will provide a boost to the local economy during the College World Series.
Representatives with Lime will be located by the Park Omaha garage on Capitol Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets on Saturday and Sunday to educate riders about safe riding, proper parking and the rule changes, the press release said. Lime will also have helmets available.
“Shared e-scooters are thriving in Omaha and all of us at Lime are grateful to the city and its elected officials for encouraging sustainable transportation options for College World Series attendees this year,” LeAaron Foley, Senior Director of Government and Community Affairs at Lime, said in the release.