The city has partnered with a private company to launch an e-scooter rental program, placing 150 scooters at docking stations throughout downtown. Riders unlock a scooter through a mobile app and are charged $1 to start plus 20 cents per minute. Riders under 18 are not permitted to use the scooters under the program's terms of service, regardless of whether they have a valid ID or parental permission. City officials say the program aims to reduce short car trips downtown and ease parking demand near popular destinations.
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