Lyft’s Future in Denver Uncertain as Company Considers Pulling Dockless Bikes and Scooters
The future of Lyft’s dockless bikes and scooters in Denver is up in the air as the rideshare giant announced it would be pulling scooters from Washington D.C. in October. This decision comes as Lyft looks to focus on its best-in-class bikes and ebikes, electrified docking stations, and software. While the company is exploring alternatives for its dockless bikes and scooters in Denver, the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) wants to keep this form of transportation available in the city.
Residents like Victor Pulido, who frequently used Lyft’s dockless bikes and scooters, are surprised and disappointed by the potential removal of these options. They find them convenient and easy to use for exploring the city. With nearly 3,000 Lyft scooters and 600 bikes in Denver, DOTI is working to minimize impacts to users should Lyft decide to remove them.
The city department is focused on ensuring that scooters and e-bikes remain a viable travel option for residents and visitors, as micromobility is popular in Denver. However, the path forward for Lyft’s dockless bikes and scooters in Denver remains uncertain, and potential challenges may arise if Lyft decides to pull these assets.
Denver7 reached out to Lyft for comment on the alternatives being explored but did not receive a response. The city will continue to work with Lyft to find a solution that keeps micromobility options available in Denver.
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