e-scooter

Eugene’s e-scooter program is closing down following reports that the manufacturer, Superpedestrian, is going out of business.

Just over a month ago, the City of Eugene initiated a one-year pilot e-scooter program, meant to help reduce fossil fuel use. Other nearby cities like Albany also offer shared e-scooters, but Corvallis does not.

Eugene’s first-ever e-scooter rental program is set to roll out later this month.

Eugene City Councilors set lower speed limits on residential streets and approved an e-scooter pilot program at their Monday meeting. The council allotted…