From Veo:
Hi Rick,
I am writing on behalf of Veo, Pensacola’s shared scooter provider.
Mayor Reeves plans to end Pensacola’s shared scooter program, citing a recent survey of just 616 residents. The results don’t point to a clear mandate: 52% said to remove scooters, while 31% wanted to renew the program and 17% were unsure. In fact, nearly half of respondents either support keeping scooters or haven’t made up their minds.
What’s missing from the survey is the perspective of those who rely on scooters most. Only 14% of respondents had ridden with Veo in the past 6 months — yet Veo’s data shows that nearly one in three Pensacola residents has used Veo scooters to get around.
Ending the program would take away an affordable, sustainable transportation option that tens of thousands of residents and visitors use to get to work, support local businesses, and connect with friends and family.
Instead of shutting the program down, there’s an opportunity for the City and Veo to work together to address concerns and improve the program. The key missing voice right now is riders themselves who were underrepresented in the survey. This is why we’re inviting riders to share their experiences directly with the Mayor.
Already, over 500 riders have emailed Mayor Reeves since we launched the campaign a few hours ago.
Paige Miller
Sr. Manager, Policy & Communications
From https://www.veoride.com/act-now-keep-scooters-in-pensacola/
- We can stop this—but only if riders like you speak up.
Tens of thousands of Pensacola residents and visitors rely on Veo scooters. If Mayor Reeves follows through, those riders will lose a way to get to work, run errands, visit local businesses, and connect with friends and family.
Nearly one-third (30%) of Pensacola residents have used Veo scooters to get around. Ending the program would be a major setback for mobility, affordability, and access for these residents.
- Mayor Reeves hasn’t heard directly from enough riders about how essential scooters are in daily life. That’s where you come in.
Click here to email Mayor Reeves — this link will open an email draft in your browser for you to send. Or, you can send a message directly to the Mayor at dcreeves@cityofpensacola.com.
Please cc communications@veoride.com so we can track how many riders speak up.
For the biggest impact, personalize your email. Share how access to Veo helps you get around Pensacola and how losing scooters would affect you.
Rider Voices: Why Pensacola Residents Use Shared Scooters
- “Veo has become one of my favorite things in all of Pensacola.”
- “Veo has allowed me to commute on days where I have been too tired or when my car is in need of repair.”
- “It is great to be able to ride around to different locations and restaurants.”
- “I work late at night and it’s scary walking or biking home. I love the scooter late at night, it makes me feel safe going faster down the dark streets.”“It’s a fun ride and very convenient!”
- “Really like the availability and fact you can drop off just about anywhere.”
- “Scooters make it affordable to travel short distances.”
- “Happy to have Veo in my community since I don’t drive.
- “Veo made public transportation transfers so much easier.”
- “It’s fun for downtown and would be a great commute if I lived closer. As for now it’s a great fun thing to do so I don’t have to worry about parking downtown.
- “I love riding Veo Scooters. Best thing ever. I wish there were more available ones around town.”