Denver considers new regulations for e-bikes and scooters

DENVER — Denver’s booming scooter scene — with more than 6.6 million trips taken last year alone — could soon see its biggest shakeup yet.

A newly proposed ordinance introduced by councilmembers Chris Hinds, Sarah Parady and Darrell Watson aims to regulate how and where scooters are ridden and parked, with a sharp focus on public safety, pedestrian access and accountability.

Hinds, who’s been working on the legislation for nearly three years, said the lack of any meaningful regulation has allowed issues to spiral…

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