Bird hopes to soar again in Santa Monica.
A spokesperson for the controversial E-scooter giant says the company is “disappointed” they were left out of the second phase of the city’s micro-mobility program but plans to appeal its exclusion.
“For nearly three years we have proudly served the city of Santa Monica, created hundreds of local jobs in the community, supported local businesses and helped reduce carbon emissions and road congestion,” spokesperson Jasmine Wallsmith tells The Sun.
” (We) look forward to taking the opportunity to further demonstrate Bird’s commitment to the city during the comments and objections process.”
Bird — which will soon begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange — is one of four companies (including Lime, Lyft and Jump) currently authorized to operate in Santa Monica.
It was not selected to participate in the city’s second phase of its micro-mobility program and must remove all of its scooters from the streets before July 1.
The company has until May 25 to file an official appeal.
