"We want to make sure that this mode of travel is available to all users in Durham," Durham officials said.
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And starting Thursday, that will be possible.
"Durham has been an appealing market for us for a really long time. Gotcha already has a footprint in the area. We're really excited to be here," said Krista Dewolfe, Gotcha.
"We see them as a great opportunity for people replacing short car trips," said Bill Judge, transportation director.
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Riders will have to keep scooters off the sidewalks and greenway trails and they're expected to follow local traffic laws.
"We encourage riders to make smart decisions when they are using the scooters.
You should be careful of the speed that you're riding," said Dale McKeel, bicycle and pedestrian coordinator.
The city is hoping to make scooters accessible for everyone. Part of the requirement for companies is to have 20 percent of their scooters fleet in areas with low income families.