Marietta City Council Approves Ban On Shareable Electric Scooters

Shareable electric scooters found within Marietta will be removed and impounded, and fines may be imposed on their owners. WAGA-TV reports the ban went into effect Wednesday night.

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An Atlanta-area city council has voted to ban shareable electric scooters.

News outlets report the Marietta City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to prohibit companies from offering the electric scooters within the city. Mayor Steve Tumlin says the scooters don’t align with the city’s pedestrian-friendly approach.

Several companies provide such scooters, which are used through apps.