Hila Aviran uses Bird, a motorized scooter company, on May 15, 2018 in Venice, Calif. Avian says she uses it to pass traffic. Bird has been trying to get people to ride safely. Locals are required to wear a helmet as they ride through the streets, but many don't follow the guidelines. (Maria Alejandra Cardona/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
SAN FRANCISCO: Scooter rental startup Bird wants customers to know its electric gadgets are not toys.
It has produced educational videos and in-app notices to remind people to ride safely. It has given away helmets to anyone who wants one. And before a customer can even unlock a scooter, he or she has to agree to follow the rules of the road.
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