Oh good, Bird now sells a pricey 'electric rose' e-scooter

Say goodbye to the early versions of Bird's e-scooter. The fleet will soon be filled with scooters built for sharing with its newest model, the Bird One, introduced Wednesday. Limited-edition versions are also available for purchase, so you can have your very own Bird e-scooter.

The Bird One offers a longer-lasting battery with a range of up to 30 miles on a single charge. Its steel-reinforced aluminum frame is supposed to be more durable and give it a longer lifespan — Bird says it'll be four times longer than the Ninebot ES scooters currently used in Bird's fleet, which they will no longer buy. The One will first arrive in Los Angeles and will reach other areas in the coming weeks. Read more...