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June 27, 2023

How E-Scooters Are Changing D.C.

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How E-Scooters Are Changing D.C.

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Lime broke its D.C.-area record for e-scooter and e-bike trips in May, with 430,000 trips. It’s proof of the thing we’re all feeling: that these new forms of transportation are everywhere. What does that mean for the culture, the look, and the feel of D.C.? 


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