The ordinance also bans scooter rental companies from taking up space in public parking spots.
HOUSTON — The City of Houston is kicking electric-powered scooters off the sidewalks after City Council determined they're dangerous to pedestrians.
On Wednesday, council members voted to ban people from riding them on the sidewalks downtown and in other business districts like the Galleria and Greenway Plaza.
You can still ride them in the street.
The ordinance also bans scooter rental companies from taking up space in public parking spots.
— Adam Bennett (@AdamBennettKHOU) March 24, 2021🚫🛴NO SCOOTERS ON SIDEWALKS: City Council voted to ban riding scooters on sidewalks in downtown Houston & other business districts (Galleria, Greenway Plaza, etc.). The ordinance also bans scooter rentals on public right-of-way.
