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Electric scooter rental company Bird files for bankruptcy two years after going public
After laying off nearly a quarter of its staff last year, e-scooter company Bird has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Bird is reportedly laying off almost a quarter of its staff
Bird, the rental service for electric scooters, is one of the latest companies in the tech industry to lay off quite a big percentage of its workforce.
Bird will use Google's AR tech to promote good scooter etiquette
The next time you use a Bird scooter in a city where the company supports VPS, its app will prompt you to use your phone’s camera to scan the surrounding area.
Bird will expand access to electric scooters for public transit in Nashville
The city is hoping to boost adoption of eco-friendly transit options.
Bird expands its electric wheelchair and mobility scooter rentals to San Diego
The vehicles are also now available in San Francisco.
Miami votes to end electric scooter pilot program
Once home to most electric scooters in the US, Miami is turning its back on the micromobility vehicles.
Bird will test sensors that prevent riding on sidewalks
Collaborating with a firm called U-blox, the company has developed a custom multi-sensor and GPS module it says is far more accurate than other solutions at detecting when someone drives a scooter onto a sidewalk.
Bird's app now shows rentable city bikes from public operators
The Bird app will now show you bikeshares ran by cities and local operators.
Bird's first e-bikes arrive in San Diego
Bird has partnered with San Diego State University to bring its new e-bike, along with Bird Two and Three scooters, to the school’s 280-acre campus.
Bird unveils a $2,299 electric bike you can own
The Bird Bike is now available for US$2,299.
Google Maps now shows Bird e-bike and scooter rentals, too
Google Maps will show Bird e-bike and scooter rentals, much like it already does for Bird's various competitors.
Bird tests geofencing system to slow scooters in pedestrian-heavy areas
Bird has introduced Community Safety Zones, a feature that uses geofencing to cap the speeds of its scooters in certain areas automatically.
Bird's Safe Start discourages intoxicated riders from using its scooters
Bird has launched Safe Start to keep users under the influence from unlocking its scooter rentals at night.
Bird pilots electric wheelchair and mobility scooter rentals in New York City
With help from Scootaround, a company that specializes in wheelchair and scooter rentals, Bird is piloting a new accessible mobility program.
Bird reveals its own e-bike as it moves into bikesharing
Bird Bikes will arrive in several North American and European cities this year.
Bird claims its latest scooter is its most eco-friendly design yet
Internally, Bird Three features a battery with a capacity of "up to 1 kWh."
Bird's skid detection helps catch reckless scooter riders
Bird has introduced skid detection to catch joyriders who abuse their scooters.
Bird releases more affordable, foldable Air electric scooter for $599
Bird has released the Air, a custom foldable e-scooter you can buy outright for a more affordable $599.
Bird offers teachers free rides for the start of the school year
Are you a teacher? Would you like to use an e-scooter for the month of September? Get in touch with Bird.
Bird’s electric scooters can now be unlocked with Bluetooth
Bird has introduced a new feature that will help scooter renters get off the blocks more quickly. Quick Start uses the Bird app and your smartphone’s Bluetooth to detect when a scooter is within range, then gives you the opportunity to unlock it with the tap of a button.
