PROVIDENCE, RI — The Providence City Council President is calling for an end to rented transportation in his district. President Pro Tempore Michael Correia asked JUMP bike, Bird Scooters and Lime Scooters to remove their products from the streets of Ward Six until a community meeting can be held in September.

"I have received numerous daily complaints about these bikes and scooters being left on sidewalks, blocking walkways and driveways, and being a hazard for those with mobility issues," Correia said. "I have even had complaints of bikes being vandalized by young people. I believe that we need to provide alternate and economical forms of transportation across the city, but I'm concerned that a safety plan or retrieval plan are not in place. I will be inviting representatives from these companies, and the City departments that oversee these partnerships to join me for a meeting in September to hear from the community directly."

Ward Six encompasses the Manton and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods.

