Cities organize in the face of scooter data controversy

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A California bill, a newly launched foundation and a city-friendly acquisition are all pieces of an evolving landscape that could determine the future of how private mobility providers and cities work together to share and use data

It seems fitting that e-scooters - which have generated both hatred and adoration since the moment they appeared in cities such as Santa Monica, California - have become the battleground for a debate over...

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