Bronx residents put e-scooters to the test

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E-scooters are scattered across the East Bronx, and people who use them say it's an easy way to get around without getting on a crowded bus. Most Bronx residents do not have a car, according to data. Data USA says in 2022, the average car per household in the borough was zero. So, e-scooters, like Lime, Veo and Bird can be useful to residents. Riders say they believe the price of e-scooters are fair - starting at $1 to unlock -with less than 50 cents per additional minute. ​ NYCHA residents or those who receive SNAP benefits can use the scooters at any hour of the day at a discounted rate. News 12 discovered that there are limits to where the e-scooters can be driven. They are currently only available in the eastern part of the Bronx and will shut down if driven through what they are "red zone" areas. "