Bird Secures Permit Extensions, Expands to New U.S. Cities

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Bird Global (NYSE:BRDS) expands its shared e-mobility programs in various U.S. cities, including San Diego, Memphis, and Newark, ahead of the fall semester. The company also plans to re-enter Minneapolis and introduce services in new locations such as Bradenton and Knoxville. Bird is committed to offering environmentally-friendly transportation options across more than 450 communities globally, emphasizing demand from universities for efficient and low-emission transport solutions.

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• Expansion of shared e-mobility programs in multiple U.S. cities.
• Return to Minneapolis and new locations, indicating growth potential.
• Partnerships with over 130 universities, enhancing market presence.

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• None.

U.S. Cities from San Diego to Newark Extend Shared e-Mobility Programs with Bird before Students Return to Campus for Fall Semester

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE:BRDS), a leader in environmentally-friendly electric transportation, today announced that cities including San Diego, California, Memphis, Tennessee, and Newark, New Jersey, as well as Durham, North Carolina and Louisville, Kentucky, will extend their shared e-mobility programs with Bird. The company today also announced it will soon return to Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as expand to Bradenton, Florida, Knoxville, Tennessee, the University of Oregon and Eugene, Oregon, and UNC Wilmington, North Carolina, before students return to college campuses for the fall semester.

Bird Secures Permit Extensions, Expands to New U.S. Cities (Photo: Business Wire)

Bird partners with cities and universities to offer students, residents and visitors eco-friendly transportation alternatives in more than 450 communities globally. Growing interest from higher education institutions to provide students and surrounding communities with access to shared micro-EVs such as e-scooters and e-bikes highlights continued demand for affordable, efficient and low-emission transportation.

“Bird is honored to be the trusted micromobility partner to more than 130 universities nationwide,” said Brian Buccella, Senior Vice President of Global Policy, Bird. “We are committed to delivering shared e-mobility programs that address last-mile needs for students, residents and visitors alike.”

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 is rapidly expanding. Today, it provides fleets of shared micro-electric vehicles to riders in more than 450 cities globally and makes its products available for purchase at www.bird.co and also via leading retailers and distribution partners. 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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Karen Tan

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Source: Bird Global, Inc.

FAQ

What recent expansion did Bird Global (BRDS) announce?

Bird Global announced the extension of its shared e-mobility programs in cities like San Diego, Memphis, and Newark, and plans to expand to new locations before the fall semester.

Which cities are involved in Bird's e-mobility program expansions?

Cities involved include San Diego, Memphis, Newark, Durham, and Louisville, with further expansions planned for Minneapolis and other locations.

How many universities does Bird Global partner with?

Bird Global partners with over 130 universities nationwide to provide eco-friendly transportation solutions.

What services does Bird Global offer?

Bird Global offers shared e-scooters and e-bikes as eco-friendly transportation alternatives.

How many communities does Bird operate in globally?

Bird operates in more than 450 communities worldwide.