E-scooters make a comeback to Ottawa Thursday [Video]

Though Ottawa is dealing with a rainy day Thursday, electric scooters are making a comeback.

The return marks the start of a fourth year in the capital, Neuron Mobility Canada – an e-scooter operator — said in a news release on Thursday.

“We are thrilled to return to Ottawa for another year of operations. Ottawa has been a fantastic city for Neuron’s safety first e-scooters and we are excited to have a full season of operations,” Neuron general manager Ankush Karwal said in the release.

Karwal adds that each e-scooter contributes an estimated $5,600 to the capital’s local economy each year.

Here’s a breakdown of its contribution to the community:

• Since the e-scooter program began in 2021, Neuron’s riders have traveled over 520,000 kilometers.

• Forty-one per cent of all trips replaced a car journey, eliminating an estimated 35 tonnes of CO2 emissions in Ottawa.

• Seventy-three per cent of Neuron’s e-scooter trips result in a purchase at …