LOGAN SQUARE — While some Chicagoans are still deciding if they like the new e-scooters popping up everywhere, plenty more are already out taking the scooters for a spin.

The city has granted permits to 10 vendors, allowing them to have 250 scooters in parts of the city for the next four months as part of a pilot program. The scooters started popping up all over the Northwest and West sides on Saturday, with most of them costing $1 to unlock and then another 15 cents per minute of use.

The scooters racked up more than 11,000 rides just in the first weekend, according to the city’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.

“As the four-month pilot program continues, we’re exploring all options for improvement based on resident feedback and concerns, and we will continue to build on our comprehensive education campaign to promote safe riding, encourage helmet use and ensure proper parking and riding procedures,” department Commissioner Rosa Escareno said in a statement.

The scooters have inspired plenty of debate, though, with some concerned they’ll clutter the streets and sidewalks, making it more difficult for people with disabilities to travel outside, or could be a safety hazard for riders who aren’t used to scooters. Others say the scooters will allow people a more “green” way to travel short distances than taking a car.

There are even dueling Twitter accounts about the scooters, with one account — @ChicagoScooters — documenting when the scooters are used and stored appropriately and another — @ChicagoFails — highlighting, well, when they aren’t.

For most, scooters are a new mode of transit! Be smart, know the risks. Practice in a low-traffic (this includes ped traffic) area, don’t go too fast too soon, and remember: You look cute in a helmet, Chicago. https://t.co/ch3Rbhuypn — Chicago Scooters Are Fine (@ChicagoScooters) June 18, 2019

Please line up in a neat and orderly fashion when awaiting a @cta bus. Thank you for riding! #ChicagoScooter pic.twitter.com/NdRvhkNYcs — ChicagoScooterFails (@ChicagoFails) June 19, 2019

A scooter in Chicago, parked appropriately and being fine.

📷@lakeshorescribe pic.twitter.com/1HhcFwWAcz — Chicago Scooters Are Fine (@ChicagoScooters) June 19, 2019

Some of our favorites from the first weekend of scootergeddon. Thanks to all those who hate scooters! #chicagoscooter pic.twitter.com/MG3IBLzrLO — ChicagoScooterFails (@ChicagoFails) June 17, 2019

It’s a beautiful night for a scoot around the neighborhood! This scooter is fine everyone is fine. It’s fine. pic.twitter.com/v3gR1q6R48 — Chicago Scooters Are Fine (@ChicagoScooters) June 19, 2019

Here we see the majestic scooter of paradise perched in its natural habitat. Nature is beautiful. #ChicagoScooter (h/t @sleepykiwis) pic.twitter.com/wUg09YVAc8 — ChicagoScooterFails (@ChicagoFails) June 18, 2019

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