Personal Transportation

Are all e-scooters banned in Goleta or just the ones from Bird and Lime? That is, am I allowed to ride around on my own e-scooter? Assuming that I am — what’s the difference?

Not withstanding any debate at the City Council meeting, I suspect that the real reason for the ban is to be found in the following paragraph from the article:

“Bird and Lime were excoriated roundly by the council for dumping their products on the city without first seeking a business permit, and a representative from Spin, another scooter company, introduced herself and her company as ready to work on a permitted pilot program.”