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Lime to host safety course on e-scooters in Tampa on October 26

Must RSVP to attend free 60-minute course
Posted at 5:32 AM, Oct 25, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-25 08:07:31-04

TAMPA, Fla. — The City of Tampa and Lime are trying to cut back on the number of e-scooter injuries.

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On Saturday, October 26, Lime will host a "First Ride" safety course at 11 a.m. in the East Zack Street Parking lot.

According to Lime's website, the 60-minute course will be divided into three parts:

1. Classroom training focuses on how to use the Lime app and our core values

2. Hands-On training teaches participants how to inspect electric scooters before riding (brakes, accelerator, etc.) and how to ride, along with hands-on safety exercises

3. Urban initiation takes participae waiver and ternts along a predetermined course for a guided ride in a public setting

To participate you must be 18 years or older, sign up as a Lime user and accept the waiver and terms and conditions.

Click here, to RSVP for the event.