PRESS RELEASE on pdf 7-5-23 CLICK HERE.
UPDATE 7-10-23: Readers Note: Bird used the “partner” language in its Press Release indicating that it and the City had “teamed up.” However, this is inaccurate as there is no relationship. The City of Gardner is simply the licensing authority. More information, CLICK HERE.
BIRD Scooters Arrive in Gardner MA
BIRD Scooters are ready to ride in Gardner. And it’s easy to use one. Using your mobile phone or your laptop, simply get the Bird app from the Apple or Android app store. Then to find an available scooter, just open the app and you’ll see a service map displaying nearby vehicles and riding zones. In Gardner the pricing is simple: $1 to unlock and 49 cents per minute of use. If you qualify for community pricing, you get 50% off. (Low riders receiving state or federal assistance, veterans, senior citizens and select community and non-profit groups) BIRD has had a soft opening in Gardner during the past week.
Have specific questions? Bird has a searchable FAQ to answer questions about logins, charges, rides, subscriptions, lock, terms, or issues. CLICK HERE.
When the ride is done, the Bird app has info about approved parking areas in Gardner. For more about “How to Bird”, read this article, CLICK HERE
According to the Press Release, Mayor Nicholson stated, “I’m really excited to see this new business come to Gardner and am looking forward to seeing people have a new way to get around the City…” As a company, BIRD stated it “aims to make cities more livable by reducing car trips, traffic congestion, and carbon emissions.”