DENVER — With Denver set to replace its current scooter operators in the coming weeks, efforts are underway to help thousands of low-income users transition to a new system and avoid losing access.
The city plans to replace Lime and Bird with a single provider, Veo, beginning May 1. Both companies currently offer programs that provide free rides to low-income users. Lime said about 30,000 riders in Denver are enrolled in its Access program, while Bird said roughly 6,500 riders participate in its program.
At a mobile food pantry hosted by the nonprofit Servicios de la Raza on Saturday, the focus extended beyond groceries. Volunteers, along with representatives from Veo and Lime, were also helping residents understand changes coming to Denver’s shared scooter system…