New York City Council Kicks the Tires on Scooter-Sharing Program

Transportation officials warn that adding electric scooters could pose challenges on congested streets and sidewalks

Electric-scooter rental companies are hitting speed bumps in the U.S. over safety and other concerns. But in Tel Aviv, one in 10 residents has rented a Bird e-scooter, and the city appears to be embracing them. WSJ’s Jason Bellini takes a look at the challenges and potential lessons of the e-scooter craze.

Paul Berger

Jan. 23, 2019 7:10 p.m. ET

Transportation officials on Wednesday welcomed the idea of introducing an electric scooter-share program in New York City, but warned that the wheels would present a unique challenge to the nation’s most populous city.

During testimony before a City Council hearing, Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said New York faces challenges regulating and managing such a program on congested streets and sidewalks.

Although...