Bike share contract

Pedal Movement employee praised the local operator's community service and raised e-bike safety concerns.

Pedal Movement VP urged the council to protect local jobs and questioned the procurement, asking them to vote no.

Pedal Movement CEO argued Drop failed the RFP's mandatory qualifications as written and urged a no vote to protect local business.

Bike Share for All administrator warned the new contract could cut daily ride minutes and lose the in-person downtown hub serving elderly and disabled members.

Pedal Movement GM urged opposition, citing local jobs and nearly ten years operating the program.

Pedal Movement co-owner argued the staff comparison was misleading and questioned how Drop would handle battery rebalancing with fewer staff.

Drop Mobility VP defended the company's operating record in 65 cities and its commitment to hiring local staff.

Longtime Long Beach resident and Drop employee expressed excitement about reinvigorating the bike share system.

Drop Mobility director of launches described his New Orleans experience with the same legacy bikes and commitment to hiring local.