Lime rolls out 100 e-scooters in greater Boston

Lime has launched 100 electric scooters in the Brookline area of Boston, US. It hopes the roll-out will help change current legislation which prohibits electric scooters from operating in Massachusetts. Brookline sits on the border of several Boston neighbourhoods including Fenway-Kenmore and is home to around 6,000 residents. The project comes hot on the heels of Boston city council’s vote to create new guidelines for electric scooters, which - according to Lime - is an indication that the city is
April 12, 2019 Read time: 1 min

Lime has launched 100 electric scooters in the Brookline area of Boston, US.

It hopes the roll-out will help change current legislation which prohibits electric scooters from operating in Massachusetts.

Brookline sits on the border of several Boston neighbourhoods including Fenway-Kenmore and is home to around 6,000 residents.

The project comes hot on the heels of Boston city council’s vote to create new guidelines for electric scooters, which - according to Lime - is an indication that the city is watching this trial to facilitate a pilot of its own.

Scott Mullen, Lime director for northeast expansion, says: “Lime has been working in tandem with the Brookline Select Board, which has taken the lead in Massachusetts to provide these new micromobility options.”

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