Lyft Inc. has announced that it will be discontinuing its electric scooter service in Washington, D.C. starting October 1, 2024. The decision to end the scooter service is part of a broader restructuring within the company’s urban mobility division, with Lyft now focusing on its bike and e-bike services. This move comes after Lyft reached a settlement with D.C.’s Attorney General in December 2023, agreeing to provide restitution to users and pay fines for failing to properly notify users of fines for improper scooter parking.
Lyft CEO David Risher outlined the company’s decision to streamline its operations, renaming its bikes and scooters division to Lyft Urban Solutions (LUS) and focusing on deployment and electrifying cities. With the discontinuation of its scooter service, Lyft is encouraging riders to use Capital Bikeshare or request a Lyft ride through the app to reach their destinations.
D.C. was Lyft’s first East Coast market for its scooter service in 2018, allowing riders to locate and reserve scooters via the Lyft app. However, the company faced challenges with fines for improper scooter parking, leading to the settlement with the Attorney General.
While the decision to end the scooter service may disappoint some D.C. riders, Lyft is committed to providing alternative transportation options and ensuring a seamless experience for users.
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