Bibb commissioners discuss bringing Bird scooters to Macon (law, yard)

[Airforceguy]

Servando Esparanza and Cheyanne Woodyard with Bird spoke to Bibb commissioners Tuesday and asked for help to get the service started in Macon.

Commissioner Al Tillman loved the idea, while Commissioner Valerie Wynn was skeptical.

She cited problems that led the company to suspend operation in Athens, like customers leaving scooters all over town.

The discussion at Tuesday’s committee meeting was opening conversation about bringing Bird to the city, so if you’re looking to strap up and find a new way to ride around Macon, you won’t find it just yet.

Company representatives say they offer to ship helmets to riders as required by law in the state of Georgia.

They add riders must also watch tutorials on the app on how to properly ride and park the bikes.

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[chipspeed]

there needs to be control on parking for the scooters instead of just parking blocking up the side walk. more bike lanes. make it against the law to ride them on side walk. dont want the things to get banned like athens. the people driving cars will really need to be more alert. people riding these scooters should have to obey traffic laws cutting in line @traffic lights will cause problems. but it is a great idea.