People aren’t born to scoot. Teach them how before they hit us.
Whatever criticisms we may have about drivers, they’ve — at least once in their lives — demonstrated enough competency to be on our roads.
Stop squabbling with e-scooter violations. UMPD must tackle real crime instead.
Deployment of UMPD resources across campus crime hotspots will make us safer.
College Park opts to continue contract with VeoRide despite concerns
Some questioned VeoRide’s ability to respond when devices violate the forced parking mechanism and limit accessibility in the city.
UMD DOTS leads bike, e-scooter tours around campus to promote safe riding practices
On the tours, DOTS requires participants to wear a helmet and travel on roads and trails around campus to avoid sidewalks.
Safer scooters and drivers increase campus safety. The Veo curfew does not.
Veo scooters lack many safety features students should have access to.
UMD students express safety concerns about on-campus VeoRide curfew
On campus, the rideshare e-scooters and e-bikes are not operational from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
UMD DOTS to require registration for e-bikes and e-scooters
By Oct. 2, all privately-owned electric scooters and bicycles must be registered with DOTS or owners may see consequences, such as fines and booting.
VeoRide has been expanding fleet around College Park with e-bikes
The e-bikes are designed to make it easier for riders of varying physical abilities to ride long distances comfortably.
College Park City Council unanimously approves new VeoRide contract
The new three-year contract requires riders to return vehicles to a parking hub and increases the price of the scooters.