B.C. Pilot Study to Allow Electric Scooters to Operate Legally in Six Cities, including Vancouver

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Vancouver, BC, March 24, 2021--A newly approved pilot project will allow electric scooters to legally cruise the streets and bike paths of six B.C. municipalities, including Vancouver. Transportation Minister Rob Fleming said Tuesday the pilot project is all about looking at emerging forms of transportation. The Ministry of Transportation said in a statement the pilot project gives the province and the selected local governments a chance to assess the safety of electronic personal transportation. Fleming said one of the main goals of the pilot is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.