Bird Scooters return to the City of the Decatur for spring. The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and riders pay to use the scooter per minute. The electric scooters can be used on roads and in bike lanes and have a maximum speed of 15mph. Scooters must be parked out of the way of pedestrians and never blocking driveways. Riders are required to be 18 years-old and above to access the scooters. They are also encouraged to wear a helmet on every ride and required to obey all standard rules of the road.
As you Bird in Decatur, remember to wear a mask.
Bird offers the following programs that are available for all who qualify:
- Community Pricing - Bird’s Community Pricing Program offers a 50% discount to low-income riders, Pell grant recipients, select local nonprofit and community organizations, veterans, and senior citizens. To sign up for the Community Pricing Program, download the Bird app, create an account, and email your proof of eligibility to access [at] bird.co.
- Free Rides for Healthcare Workers and Emergency Personnel - To sign up, email a copy of your medical identification card along with your name and phone number to together [at] bird.co. Eligible riders will receive two free 30-minute rides per day for as long as it takes to help our communities to recover from this global health crisis.
- Safety School- a virtual education tool to help riders and drivers safely get around on a Bird. Classes include lessons on turning, speed, and blind spots.
- Request a Helmet- Bird offers free helmets to active riders. Just cover shipping. To request a helmet, go to bird.co/safety-mobile.
For more information, email hello [at] bird.co or call 1-866-205-2442. Additional information can also be found at www.bird.co and www.bird.co/blog.