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No More Free Ride For Scooters in Rehoboth Beach

scooter-md, clker.com

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) - Scooter riders may no longer have a free ride in Rehoboth Beach next summer.

The city's Streets and Transportation Committee is proposing a new parking permit for scooter drivers to park their vehicles. The Daily Times reports permits would be required for both residents and nonresidents.

The committee determined the city should charge $40 to $50 for the summer or $15 to $20 per week. City commissioners will make the final decision on permit fees.

For cars, a weekly pass costs $45, and a seasonal pass can be purchased for $175.

City officials say scooter parking would be available in corrals the size of a few car parking spaces.

Motor scooters have become more popular in recent years. Residents noticed scooters parked on bike racks and sidewalks.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.