More Electric Bikes, Scooters Coming To Providence

PROVIDENCE, RI — The number of electric bike and scooter options is growing in Providence, as two companies are set to join the local market.

Bird scooters will make a return to the city after a "grand opening, grand closing" sort of appearance in Providence in 2018. They'll be joined by Veo as a new addition to the market, which already includes Spin.

Spin, though already operational, will increase the number of e-bikes and scooters through the city.

Mayor Jorge Elorza is celebrating the move as a victory for sustainable transportation.

"The expansion of micromobility options in Providence gives our residents and visitors another safe and sustainable way to explore the City," he said. "Expanding the availability of e-bikes and e-scooters in Providence allows riders to pick a vehicle that best fits their journey while simultaneously improving transit efficiency in our city. Working with Bird, Spin and Veo, we are improving mobility in Providence while also providing benefits for low-income riders."

Bird and Veo will offer 100 e-bikes and 100 scooters beginning this month across the city, and increase their offering to 200 e-bikes and 200 scooters each by September, city officials said. Spin will expand their current footprint by an additional 200 e-bikes and 200 scooters.

Looking to find one of these scooters? The city has created a micromobility hub for residents and visitors.

For a map of current scooter locations, click here. For bikes, click here.