# Bird Bikes on The No Agenda Show Bird Bikes comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2018 to May 2019. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** June 2018 – May 2019 - **Related topics:** [E-scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-scooters.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Electric Scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-scooters.md), [Uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [Album Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [Bird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Darren O'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Uber Rider Ratings, Austin E-Scooter Fines - **Episode:** [1142: Cornageddon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1142-cornageddon.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-30 - **Time:** 1:46:45–1:48:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1142-cornageddon/chapter/uber-rider-ratings-austin-e-scooter-fines.md Uber announces a new policy to deactivate riders with low ratings, which the hosts liken to a social credit score. In Austin, a host's sister was fined $20 by an e-scooter company for failing to park a Bird bike in a designated upright position. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [social credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-credit.md), [e-scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-scooters.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [bird bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md) ### E-Scooter Regulation and Urban Mobility in Austin - **Episode:** [1141: Nadster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1141-nadster.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-30 - **Time:** 1:55:10–2:00:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1141-nadster/chapter/e-scooter-regulation-and-urban-mobility-in-austin.md The introduction of e-scooters in Hoboken and Austin has led to safety concerns and traffic violations. Predictions suggest that portions of downtown Austin may eventually be closed to cars in favor of electric "dockless mobility" options like scooters and monowheels. Keywords: [e-scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-scooters.md), [bird bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [hoboken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoboken.md), [urban mobility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-mobility.md) ### Dockless Mobility, Uber and Lyft Investment Failures - **Episode:** [1099: Wobama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1099-wobama.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-31 - **Time:** 54:53–59:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1099-wobama/chapter/dockless-mobility-uber-and-lyft-investment-failures.md The sustainability of dockless scooter and bike companies like Bird and Lime is questioned, as major investors like Uber and Lyft continue to lose billions of dollars quarterly. Similar business models in China have already collapsed, leaving "mountains" of abandoned bicycles in their wake. The industry is described as a Ponzi-like scheme that relies on constant rounds of venture capital rather than profitable operations. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [lyft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyft.md), [bird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird.md), [lime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lime.md), bike sharing ### Electric Scooter Safety, Lithium-Ion Battery Risks - **Episode:** [1089: Puppet Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-26 - **Time:** 35:29–37:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth/chapter/electric-scooter-safety-lithium-ion-battery-risks.md The rapid proliferation of electric rental scooters like Bird bikes raises concerns about the safety of large lithium-ion batteries. Speculation is made regarding the potential for these devices to malfunction or be used as improvised hazards due to their high-impact vulnerability. Keywords: [e-scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-scooters.md), [bird bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md), [lithium-ion batteries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium-ion-batteries.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), fire hazards ### No Agenda Episode 1044 Artwork and Scooter Libby - **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 1:00:01–1:02:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/no-agenda-episode-1044-artwork-and-scooter-libby.md The artwork for episode 1044, created by Darren O'Neill, featured a classic vinyl record design. The title "Free Scooter" was intended to refer to electric rental bikes, though some listeners misinterpreted it as a reference to Donald Trump's pardon of Scooter Libby. Keywords: [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), scooter libby, [bird bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md), [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [vinyl records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md) ### San Jose Scooter Regulations and Bike Path Criticism - **Episode:** [1044: Free Scooter!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-24 - **Time:** 1:24:27–1:28:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter/chapter/san-jose-scooter-regulations-and-bike-path-criticism.md San Jose is following San Francisco's lead in regulating motorized rental scooters due to concerns over sidewalk safety and improper parking. The discussion extends to the poor implementation of bike paths in American cities, which are often built without the necessary century-long cultural integration seen in Europe. A bike safety officer's criticism of the show's stance on urban mobility is also addressed. Keywords: [san jose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose.md), motorized scooters, [bird bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md), bike paths, [public safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-safety.md) ### Technical Guide to Disabling Bird Scooters - **Episode:** [1044: Free Scooter!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-24 - **Time:** 1:28:15–1:30:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter/chapter/technical-guide-to-disabling-bird-scooters.md A technical guide explains how to disable the GPS and alarm systems on Bird rental scooters by drilling into the main control box. By installing a $50 bypass board available on eBay, an individual can effectively convert a rental unit into a private electric scooter. The hosts provide this information as a theoretical "post-collapse" survival skill rather than an endorsement of theft. Keywords: [bird bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md), [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), hardware hacking, [electric scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-scooters.md), bypass board ### Elon Musk Moon Tourism Delays and Scooter Plagues - **Episode:** [1040: Pardon Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-08 - **Time:** 2:43:09–2:44:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me/chapter/elon-musk-moon-tourism-delays-and-scooter-plagues.md Elon Musk has delayed plans for SpaceX's first private moon tourists until at least late 2019. 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