CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It's been about a month since electric scooters rolled out on Charlotte streets.

  • There are some safety concerns with the scooters
  • Scooter companies are reminding riders about rules to follow when riding scooters
  • The city is not aware of any injuries related to scooters as of now

Riders say they are a hit but there are some safety concerns.

The scooters can climb to speeds up to 15 miles per hour.

When you add cars, bikes and people trying to walk it can become potentially dangerous.

It's why scooter companies are reminding riders about the rules; riders must wear a helmet, be over 18, have a driver's license and follow the traffic laws.

“Rider education and rider safety and pedestrian safety is something that is incredibly important to us and so that's something we're continuing to push as we grow this program,” said Lime Charlotte Operations Manager CJ Shaw.

Lime said its bike ridership has actually grown since it added the scooters.

The scooters and rental bikes are part of a pilot program by the city. It wraps up at the end of October. The city will then evaluate the programs.

The city said it's not aware of any injuries related to the scooters at this point.