During COVID-19, Lime and Bird Pull Back; Spin Steps Up
Micromobility companies are proving their mettle — or lack thereof.
By
Kea Wilson
10:09 AM EDT on March 20, 2020
Kea Wilson has more than a dozen years of experience as a writer telling emotional, urgent and actionable stories that motivate average Americans to get involved in making their cities better places. She is also a novelist, cyclist, and affordable housing advocate. She previously worked at Strong Towns, and currently lives in St. Louis, MO. Kea can be reached at kea@streetsblog.org or on Twitter @streetsblogkea. Please reach out to her with tips and submissions.
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