Lime Scooters return to Rochester on Wednesday

The Rochester City Council approved a contract to launch 200 scooters and 25 e-bikes, but there could more if there's positive feedback.

New on daybreak new for you on daybreak, as minnesota begins its next phase of reopening, you'll see another thing returning to rochester that you might remember from last year, lime scooters.

Kimt news 3's madelyne watkins joins us live this morning to explain what the city is asking you to do to avoid spreading covid?

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You'll see lime scooters zipping around downtown again starting tomorrow.

But there are a few things you need to be aware of before hopping on one to prevent the spread of covid?

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Rochester city council approved the contract with lime to launch 200 scooters and 25 e?

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The hope is this will help residents get around safely during the on?

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If you choose to ride a scooter... lime is asking you to be cautious of the germs you could potentially be spreading.

To eliminate that... it's recommended you wear gloves while riding, use hand sanitizer and ride by yourself to practice social distancing.

One woman i spoke with says she'll also take it a step further when it comes to "i'll probably bring my own wipes and just cleanse them down before.

Just so i feel better about it, you know, don't have to worry about it."

You can only ride a lime scooter on the street or in bike lanes.

And lime is launching a new sidewalk detection technology in rochester to prevent any riding on sidewalks.

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Madelyne watkins kimt thank you madelyne.

If the feedback is positive, the city might bring in an additional 100 scooters and