Ottawa could soon join other Canadian cities in allowing electric scooters on its multi-use paths, bike lanes and even some streets after its transportation committee approved a pilot project Wednesday. The plan would permit up to 600 e-scooters operated by rental companies. Under the Ottawa plan, e-scooters could travel on the city's multi-use pathways, in bike lanes and on roads with speed limits of 50 km/h or lower. Careless parking a concernTo make room for the e-scooters, Ottawa plans to expand its existing bike-share program, but will charge rental companies much higher fees. Lime Canada would like to see Ottawa allow more than 600 e-scooters during its pilot phase this year.

Source: CBC News June 03, 2020 20:26 UTC