Richard Mendoza, director of Transportation and Public Works, stated that capping micromobility vendors resulted in a more streamlined workload for City staff and made coordination with vendors more efficient.
The change to two vendors was especially apparent during this year's ACL Festival, as less space was required to handle similar volume. Thus far, the cap has had a positive impact on staff and a negligible impact on ridership.
Discontinuing dockless e-bike permits will be up for discussion during the next permitting cycle. Theft and vandalism have negatively affected operating costs for e-bike companies.
Austin's Metrobike system plans to expand e-bike stations and units starting in early 2025. This will help offset the loss of dockless e-bikes from private vendors and further mitigate clutter.
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