Lime COO bullish on e-scooter prospects

Citing PMDs' key role, he urges regulators not to be too aggressive in setting new rules

Lime chief operating officer Joe Kraus says e-scooters will be a critical part of the transportation landscape in the future.
Lime chief operating officer Joe Kraus says e-scooters will be a critical part of the transportation landscape in the future. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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Shared e-scooter firm Lime is on the right path despite regulatory concerns about the vehicles, the firm's chief operating officer Joe Kraus said on Wednesday.

Personal mobility devices (PMDs) have come under increasing scrutiny in cities around the world following a spate of accidents involving e-scooters.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 25, 2019, with the headline Lime COO bullish on e-scooter prospects. Subscribe