E-bike program to return in Halifax after winter break

Hundreds of e-scooters and e-bikes have arrived in Halifax. (Source: Emma Convey/CTV News Atlantic)

A pilot program offering e-scooters and e-bikes is returning to the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

The shared micromobility pilot program, which was paused over the winter, is offered through Bird Canada.

The municipality says, during the winter, snow is plowed onto surfaces that are also used for parking the e‑scooters and e‑bikes.

The shared devices will become available again “as soon as conditions permit” at designated parking locations throughout the HRM.

Riders can find, unlock and pay for devices through the Bird Canada mobile app.

More than 122,000 rides have been taken on the shared e-scooters and e-bikes since the program began last May, according to the municipality.

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