Melbourne, VIC tackles growing e-scooter parking issue with safety technology pilot
Melbourne, VIC E-Scooter Parking Safety Technology Pilot
Melbourne, Victoria, and Lime partnered on a limited pilot of new technology after complaints of sidewalks blocked by e-scooters. Twenty-five e-scooters are outfitted with cameras programmed for road detection. Real-time footage sent to the Lime app triggers suggestions of nearby legal parking areas. City officials are considering additional measures like intoxication detection systems, onboard mapping equipment, and rider ID verification.
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New tech targets Melbourne e-scooter hoons - Inside Local Government
City of Melbourne Council is trialling new technology to prevent e-scooter riders from using footpaths and cluttering city spaces. A fleet of 25 Lime e-scooters equipped with advanced camera capabilities has been rolled out across the city as part of the State Government’s shared e-scooter trial. The scooters use real-time footpath detection and audio […]
Boosting e-scooter safety for all Melburnians | Melbourne News
The City of Melbourne is advocating to the Victorian Government and working with e-scooter operators to improve safety for all road users, with new technology to prevent riders from using footpaths and cluttering city spaces.
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