Ottawa's accessibility advisory committee will consider a motion that would ask the city not to bring back electric scooters next year, over concerns they pose a risk to pedestrians and people with disabilities.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
Ottawa's city council opted to continue with the program with a number of changes to account for the complaints, including introducing a ban on sidewalk riding, requiring designated parking and riding areas, and adding an audible sound on the scooters to alert pedestrians that they are approaching. The motion cites a city survey from the 2023 season that found more than half of respondents encountered improperly parked scooters and users riding on sidewalks. Only four per cent of those surveyed took the time to report rule breaking to the city.
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