TYLER, Texas — The Tyler City Council voted for an ordinance prohibiting Shared Active Transportation Systems, notably electric scooters, on public roads or sidewalks in the city.
Most council members showed an interest in the proposal, but wanted a pilot program on Tyler's college campuses before moving forward with the plan to bring the e-scooters, specifically Blue Duck Scooters, to downtown.
Three months ago, the city council delayed a trial program that would have allowed residents to rent and use e-scooters downtown. Since the delay, the city researched issues that may come with bringing the scooters downtown.
Blue Duck Scooters are similar to the popular Lime and Bird Scooters. The company is based in San Antonio and has a program there, as well.