Micromobility operator Bird’s recent Chapter 11 chapter submitting on December twentieth, 2023, has prompted proactive measures from Culver City officers to safeguard group providers. Bird has pledged to keep up uninterrupted service and meet all obligations to Culver City. City workers are in contact with Bird. Both events are devoted to making sure continuity of operations and the excessive stage of service that the group expects.
In the brief time period, no modifications are anticipated to the Culver City Shared Micromobility Program. The City will quickly pursue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an extra micromobility firm to function along with Bird. This will be sure that residents have choices and, ought to Bird droop operations or pull out of Culver City, micromobility providers will proceed.
The Culver City Shared Micromobility Program is among the City’s methods to enhance the general mobility of the group. Micromobility refers to short-distance transport, normally lower than 5 miles, and makes use of small autos corresponding to bikes, e-bikes, and electrical scooters. The function of this program is to assist the event of an built-in multi-modal transportation system by offering further mobility choices to the group and area, and to reinforce high quality of life.
The City’s Shared Micromobility Program launched in July 2018, with Bird being the primary operator. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Bird ceased operations. In Phase 2 of the Program, one other micromobility operator, Wheels, joined in June 2020 and Bird resumed operations in November 2021. Wheels ceased operations within the City in August 2020. Bird continues to function as the only micromobility operator in Culver City.
For inquiries or extra details about the Culver City Micromobility program, please contact [email protected].
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