SF scooter problem: City impounds dozens of the two-wheelers
San Francisco officials impounded 66 electric shared scooters from sidewalks Friday in the first enforcement effort since hundreds of the standup vehicles were dropped on city sidewalks about two weeks ago, triggering an avalanche of complaints to City Hall from business owners and residents about potential hazards.
The Public Works Department responded Friday morning. Department Director Mohammed Nuru said the scooters, owned by three companies — Bird, Lime and Spin — were blocking sidewalks and deemed to be safety hazards.
He said the confiscations were intended to send a message.
“We can have nothing obstructing the path of travel on the sidewalk,” he said.