Bird Announces Upcoming Launches in 8 New Markets Across North America and Australia

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE:BRDS), a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, today announced it will launch service in eight new markets across the United States, Canada, and Australia. These new markets, which are expected to roll out over the next several months of spring and summer, will bring the company’s popular micromobility solutions, such as its e-scooters and e-bikes, to even more riders, making sustainable and affordable transportation options available to more communities.

“Micromobility isn't just for large cities. It is a critical part of building more sustainable and livable communities, and we’re excited to bring our e-bikes and e-scooters to these new markets across North America and Australia,” said Shane Torchiana, CEO, Bird. “This latest expansion represents a meaningful milestone for our company, and we look forward to serving riders in these communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly transportation options.”

New markets in North America include Burlington, Vermont; Pocatello, Idaho; Logan, Utah; Grand Junction, Colorado; Orange County, Florida; and Saskatoon, Canada. Following the recent launch in Perth, Bird’s first major market for e-scooter operations in Australia, the company will be expanding operations into Willoughby and the MidCoast region.

The eight new markets have been carefully selected based on demand for micromobility options, infrastructure, and local regulations. With this rollout, Bird will expand its footprint across the United States, Canada and Australia, furthering its position as a go-to provider of eco-friendly transportation.

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About Bird

Bird is an electric vehicle company dedicated to bringing affordable, environmentally friendly transportation solutions such as e-scooters and e-bikes to communities across the world. Founded in 2017 by transportation pioneer Travis VanderZanden, Bird’s cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in more than 350 cities, primarily across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there.

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