A pileup of mixed messages about scooter use in LA
LOS ANGELES_A proposal in July to temporarily ban rental scooters in Los Angeles sparked an outcry from transportation advocates and some lawmakers, who said the zippy devices were a transportation innovation that should be regulated, not banished.
During that debate, though, a crucial point went unmentioned: L.A. lawmakers had already backed a temporary scooter ban.
Five months ago, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a motion to place a moratorium on "dockless transportation systems" until officials could approve rules governing their use.
The motion was drafted
