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Westside Beat: 5 Things You Need to Know About Bird Scooters

They’re fun, they’re quick, and the Santa Monica Police Department​ is watching them very closely, Bird electronic scooters. Currently. these rentable scooters are raising concerns about traffic safety from officials at Santa Monica City Hall​. Chella​ has the scoop on 5 things you need to know about these scooters.

 

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