Three months after Denver selected Veo as its exclusive shared scooter and e-bike provider, some residents say the company has not delivered on promises to reduce sidewalk riding and improperly parked scooters.
The city awarded Veo the exclusive contract with the expectation that new technology and designated parking areas would improve safety for riders and pedestrians. Instead, some Denver residents say scooters continue to block sidewalks, entrances and walkways.
Electric scooters have been a source of debate since they first arrived in Denver in 2018. While they provide an affordable and convenient transportation option, complaints about sidewalk riding and improper parking have persisted.
For 68-year-old Denver resident Kami Alford, the problem became personal when a Veo scooter was left directly in front of the gate to her home…