Before the change in Omaha announced Wednesday, the Lime and Spin apps required local riders to confirm that they were at least 18 years old but allowed them to vouch for their own age.

The scooter apps will now check the age information on the license.

Spokespeople for Lime and Spin said their companies work to educate riders on the safe way to ride their scooters, and that includes being 18 or older.

Alex Youn of Lime said his company is pleased with how the Omaha pilot program is going and said that most people ride responsibly.

The company said riders under 18 are not allowed and that those who ride underage are banned from the platform.

Stothert said Wednesday that the city agreed to the pilot program to see whether the city’s infrastructure could handle the scooters and to gauge public interest.

She said the city will require the companies to do a better job of highlighting key local rules, including age restrictions and the prohibition on riding on sidewalks.