Lime e-scooters officially launch in East Vancouver [Video]

Electric scooters are now available for rent in two neighbourhoods in East Vancouver. The micro-mobility company Lime has rolled out 100 e-scooters along with 27 parking stations.

Vancouver is the first North American city to test out the parking stations, a way to address complaints seen in other cities about clutter and unsafe riding.

“It’s a game changer and it’s great for local businesses,” said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim at the official launch event Thursday.

“We’ve learned from the challenges other cities have faced and we have addressed them.”

Coquitlam and seven other B.C. communities have been piloting the e-scooters.

Doug McLeod, Coquitlam’s transportation director, says the city has been using geo-fencing and small fleets to prevent clutter, and so far, the program has been successful.

“Basically, it lets people know this is the only area you are allowed to park a device,” he said. “We have now expanded that …