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[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 54 points 10 months ago (6 children)

They’re not going to leave those scooters all over the city, right?

[–] Neato@kbin.social 19 points 10 months ago

It's not like anyone ever got them to clean them up anyways. Cities tired of this shit should just drive around with a dump truck, tossing all the Bird litter in and depositing it at the Bird HQ or local office. Then send them the bill for collection.

I can't just abandon a bicycle or throw trash on the ground, why is Bird and all of their customers allowed to?

[–] Xepher@lemm.ee 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Looks like they're trying to restructure, so not shutting down operations just yet.

But hey, if they do, free scooters!

[–] kpw@kbin.social 7 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Free locked down scooters that can't move.

[–] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Free batteries and motors, you mean?

[–] sibannac@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

If you remove the sim card and control boards they are just bare components.

[–] Restaldt@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago

No theyve already been dumped in the nearest river

[–] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

Free batteries and motors for the taking.

[–] assassinatedbyCIA@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

They’re giving us all the bird.

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 10 months ago

When Bolt went under they just walked away from their bikes. Thankfully the manufacturer stepped in.