ARIZONA NEWS

Bird electric scooters land in Goodyear, available at 4 locations

Aug 26, 2021, 4:15 AM

(Facebook Photo/Bird)...

(Facebook Photo/Bird)

(Facebook Photo/Bird)

PHOENIX — Residents in Goodyear have a new transportation option after Bird electric scooters landed in the West Valley city on Tuesday.

People ages 18 and older with a valid driver’s license can rent the scooters from one of four locations, including the Palm Valley Pavilions West and Canyon Trails Marketplace shopping centers.

“We’re excited to welcome Bird to Goodyear and provide a new transportation option for our residents and visitors,” Mayor Georgia Lord said in a press release.

“The scooters are a great addition to connect people to their destinations all across the city and will help create a pedestrian-friendly city.”

Riders can utilize the Bird scooters through the mobile phone application. The electric scooters can reach a maximum speed of 15 mph.

Users are encouraged to wear a helmet and reckless riding could lead to a Class 2 misdemeanor.

In December 2019, the Goodyear city code was updated to allow single-rider shared mobility devices, such as Bird scooters, to operate in the city.

Bird, Inc. is based in Santa Monica, California.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Jason Greene, 51, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly shooting a man inside his Mesa home. (Mesa P...

KTAR.com

Man arrested for fatal shooting inside his Mesa home

Jason Greene,51, was arrested on Sunday for a fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man that occurred inside Greene's Mesa home.

2 hours ago

Edwin Lopez photo...

KTAR.com

Phoenix police are seeking public’s help in finding person of interest in a fatal stabbing

The Phoenix Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating Edwin Lopez for questioning related to a fatal stabbing in August.

4 hours ago

Boy dead after being pulled from Phoenix pool....

KTAR.com

2-year-old dead after being pulled from Phoenix backyard pool

A 2-year-old boy died after being pulled from a backyard pool in Phoenix on Monday afternoon, authorities said.

4 hours ago

Saul Bal, accused of first-degree murder in death of Phoenix police officer....

Danny Shapiro

Suspect indicted on first-degree murder in death of Phoenix police officer

The suspect accused in the death of a Phoenix police officer earlier this month was indicted on first-degree murder, authorities announced Monday.

5 hours ago

a close up of fire. Crest Way Fire....

KTAR.com

Evacuations temporarily ordered in Yarnell area due to Crest Way Fire

Evacuation orders were temporarily put in place in the Yarnell area on Monday afternoon due to the Crest Way Fire, authorities said.

7 hours ago

technological upgrades Maricopa County Sheriff's Office...

KTAR.com

New technological upgrades to help Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office better serve Valley

A Maricopa County-Motorola contract will facilitate a variety of technological upgrades for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

8 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Dr. Shanyn Lancaster, Family & Sports Medicine physician, Midwestern University Comprehensive Care Clinic – Central Phoenix

Exercise is truly your best medicine

“You never slow down, you never grow old”. – Tom Petty

...

Condor Airlines

Condor Airlines can get you smoothly from Phoenix to Frankfurt on new A330-900neo airplane

Adventure Awaits! And there's no better way to experience the vacation of your dreams than traveling with Condor Airlines.

...

DESERT INSTITUTE FOR SPINE CARE

Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain

Spring has sprung and nothing is better than March in Arizona. The temperatures are perfect and with the beautiful weather, Arizona has become a hotbed for hikers, runners, golfers, pickleball players and all types of weekend warriors.

Bird electric scooters land in Goodyear, available at 4 locations