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Protesters in Paris reportedly broke into BlackRock's headquarters as part of ongoing demonstrations against raising the retirement age. Simultaneously, Paris residents voted in a referendum to ban rental electric scooters from the city streets starting in August. The hosts praise the French for "standing up to things" and removing what they characterize as a significant traffic hazard and urban nuisance.
The introduction of e-scooters in Hoboken and Austin has led to safety concerns and traffic violations. Predictions suggest that portions of downtown Austin may eventually be closed to cars in favor of electric "dockless mobility" options like scooters and monowheels.
Silicon Valley Disruption, E-Scooter Backlash in Austin
The rapid deployment of e-scooters by Silicon Valley companies is criticized as a disruptive business model that ignores local regulations. An anecdote describes the frustration of navigating obstructed sidewalks in Austin, leading to an act of "aggressive" removal of a scooter from a walking path. The city is reportedly considering a cap of 17,000 scooters and bikes in the downtown area.
A global movement among millennials reportedly plans to hold bonfires of rentable electric scooters on May 19, 2019. The protest targets the perceived nuisance and pollution caused by the rapid deployment of scooters in major cities. The event is being organized under the radar of mainstream media.
