Commercial scooters officially banned in city

The San Marcos City Council passed a long-awaited ordinance outlawing commercial scooters from the city limits during Tuesday's Meeting.

The ordinance prohibits commercial scooter companies from placing or “dumping” motor-assisted scooters on public property, streets and sidewalks and prohibits residents from using them. However, the ordinance leaves room for future city-approved pilot programs with commercial scooter companies. 

Residents can continue to own and operate their own scooters for personal use.