E-scooters are coming back to Chicago this spring

Unlike previous pilot programs, electric scooters be allowed downtown and the 606 trail — but not on the Lakefront trail.

By Nereida Moreno
Within three days of its start on Saturday, June 15, 2019, Chicago’s first e-scooter rental program logged more than 11,000 rides, according to city officials.
Within three days of its start on Saturday, June 15, 2019, Chicago’s first e-scooter rental program logged more than 11,000 rides, according to city officials. Mariah Woelfel/WBEZ
Within three days of its start on Saturday, June 15, 2019, Chicago’s first e-scooter rental program logged more than 11,000 rides, according to city officials.
Within three days of its start on Saturday, June 15, 2019, Chicago’s first e-scooter rental program logged more than 11,000 rides, according to city officials. Mariah Woelfel/WBEZ

E-scooters are coming back to Chicago this spring

Unlike previous pilot programs, electric scooters be allowed downtown and the 606 trail — but not on the Lakefront trail.

By Nereida Moreno
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Electric scooters are coming back to Chicago this spring after the City Council approved a new program that will put as many as 6,000 scooters all over the city.

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