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Bird, Lime, Lyft, Jump and the list is growing day by day...

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

Bird, Lime, Lyft, Jump and the list is growing day by day. It was not that long ago that I wrote a post about "Bird" & "Lime" and how the local governments need to regulate them. 

Some of you who read my posts consistently know how dismayed I have been with the various “toys” that have been introduced in my market. These “toys” are not just a convenience, rather they are a nuisance at the same time.

First, they are affecting, taxi cabs, Lyft drivers, Uber Drivers, Limo Drivers and the list goes on and on. In all fairness that is a “disruption” some people can live with. What many casual observers might miss out is the “littering” that is taking place all over the West Side of Los Angeles.

The politicians are talking, but not acting on this nuisance. I see many of these “toys” laying on the ground, blocking handicapped access and the list goes on and on. I have heard of serious injuries to pedestrians by the irresponsible Bird & Lime drivers to name a few.www.endrebarath.com

Which brings me to my point the other day I was driving in Santa Monica, CA which is already littered with these “toys” and I notice this new addition “Jump” a bicycle, which is adding to the littering. Then as I was driving around I noticed that they also have taken on Bird & Lime… seriously what will it take to regulate this Companies?

There are other activities I have noticed, that maybe the Police should take a note of, but I will save that for another post. What are your thoughts about this nuisance?

www.endrebarath.com

My take is as much as I am not a fan of government regulations. In this instance it is easy  for me to say that Government Regulations are not only needed but required. At the same time people need to be more civilized and  be caring about their environment and their fellow mankind. Just to be clear I do not consider this progress, when you see in front of Restaurants, Condominium Complexes and Apartment Buildings littered with all these new “technologies” I am saddened.

I am all for progress and things that benefic mankind but in this instance,  I do not believe this is good on so many levels.

www.endrebarath.com

 

I decided to update this post and put a link to my previous post please check it out  Latest California Trends a problem in the making...

 

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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Not familiar with this Endre, but as you say, it's more about "people need to be more civilized and  be caring about their environment and their fellow mankind"...

Oct 09, 2018 03:57 AM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Is Lime the green electric lime colored scooters? I'd never heard of those services before until last week one of our cities began the service and then immediately shut it down because of complaints of the scooters littering the sidewalks and getting in the way of handicap walkways and other walkways. They didn't abandon it, just paused it until they could educate the public on uses and figure out how to deal with it. -Kasey

Oct 09, 2018 08:40 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

All of these "toys" tried the Dallas market as well Endre Barath, Jr. and have not fared well...I believe we are now down to just one brand of bike, and they will probably not make it either.

Oct 09, 2018 07:35 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

James Dray  consider yourself lucky:), Endre

Oct 09, 2018 11:42 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael Jacobs  last time I wrote about this subject was not that long ago... drive through Santa Monica and it is littered with all these toys, Endre

Oct 09, 2018 11:46 PM
Michael Jacobs

No helmets.  No license(as far as I know and can tell by the apx ageof some drivers). No respect for other citizens. 

Oct 10, 2018 10:05 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.

Michael Jacobs  yes you hit on all the key points, Endre

Oct 12, 2018 10:58 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wayne Martin  I could not have said it better, thank you, Endre

Oct 09, 2018 11:47 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Amanda S. Davidson  it is so out of control here: Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey and West Los Angeles are the worst in that order...Endre

Oct 09, 2018 11:49 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe Maxwell, CRS  I heard of serious injuries to pedestrians, it is truly outrageous, Endre

Oct 09, 2018 11:50 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Hannah Williams  consider yourself lucky, Endre

Oct 09, 2018 11:51 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400  I added a link to a post I wrote around the end of May about the beginnings of this bad trend please check it out. Endre

Oct 10, 2018 12:17 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kasey & John Boles  yes and I just updated this post by adding a link to a post I wrote about this subject before, at least your area is smart enough to regulate it....Endre

Oct 10, 2018 12:18 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lisa Von Domek  you are lucky you should see what Santa Monica looks like now littered with five different name brand scooters and now this Bike... the rest of the bikes are regulated and have actual pick up and drop off locations all over the city...Endre

Oct 10, 2018 12:20 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I like the concept, Endre.  But something must be done to make the drivers responsible and keep these "toys" in a safe and unobtrusive place as well as use them responsibly.

Oct 10, 2018 05:34 AM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Endre Barath, Jr. I don't think that the city of Meridian knew what it was getting into until it began and they got tons of complaints and figured they needed to pause it and see how to handle it. We'll see what happens from here. -Kasey

Oct 10, 2018 10:16 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. - When things like this get out of control, real regulations need to become a reality. 

Oct 10, 2018 11:05 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. these "services" don't seem to have made it to the suburbs here yet. I've seen some bikes downtown but I'm not there enough to know if they are a problem yet. Interesting subject.

Oct 12, 2018 09:31 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Gabe Sanders  they have Bicycle storage places for the non electric vehicle i.e.: pick up and drop off. This is like the wild west. No respect for pedestrians no respect for Disabled Access points to  side walks and the list goes on an on....Endre

Oct 12, 2018 11:00 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kasey & John Boles  I find that here in my neighborhood the Politicians talk a good game but do not deliver when the rubber meets the road pun intended. Endre

Oct 12, 2018 11:01 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®  I so agree with you on this, Endre

Oct 12, 2018 12:55 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wayne Johnson  consider yourself lucky in my market these are littering up Santa Monica, Venice and Marina Del Rey to name a few places...Endre

Oct 12, 2018 01:15 PM