ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is piloting an electric scooter program called SCOOT, beginning Friday. There will be pop-up events in Albany, Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs for people to give the scooters a try.
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According to CDTA, SCOOT will be available in the City of Albany Friday, October 4, through Sunday, October 6, and in the City of Troy from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13. SCOOT will also be available in the City of Schenectady on Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20.
The City of Saratoga Springs will pilot the scooters from Friday, October 25, through Sunday, October 27. The pilot will include 30 to 40 scooters each weekend, and they will be available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
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CDTA is working with DROP Mobility to launch updated software, a new website, and an updated
mobile app. Customers will need to create a membership via the mobile app called “CDTA
SCOOT.” Lindsey Bradt, CDTA’s Mobility Manager, said there is QR code on each scooter that allows you to start the ride when scanned and enter your license information.