The Borough is pleased to announce that starting in the afternoon on Friday, June 10, Veo electric scooters will be available for rent in Highland Park! Veo currently serves the Rutgers campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway.
Interested riders can find the e-scooters in designated parking hubs along Raritan Avenue.
A couple of pointers and reminders before the program launches:
- Download the app to get started! When you are ready to ride, be sure to download the app and set up your account. Income-qualified riders can apply to the Veo Access program for discounted rates.
- Please, no riding on sidewalks. Highland Park's e-scooter ordinance prohibits riding on sidewalks, so please steer clear of pedestrians.
- Check out the FAQs. Veo has answers to most Frequently Asked Questions, including how to rent scooters, use the app, follow safety rules and much more.
- Park in designated locations. When downtown, riders should park scooters in the designated parking hubs. In neighborhood areas, riders may park in the public utility strip (or "verge") along the Borough roadway, taking care not to obstruct the sidewalk.
- Report problems. Veo and the Borough are committed to making this program a success. If you see an inappropriately parked scooter or any other issue, please call 855-836-2256 or email [email protected]. If you can, have the vehicle number located in between the handlebars handy as well as the location.
Lastly, we ask that everyone try to be patient as people learn the new system. It will take some time for the program to sort out. The Borough will work with Veo to add/adjust parking hubs and locations as needed in order to better serve residents and visitors, but it will take a little time to gather data on usage in order to make those adjustments.
Enjoy!
-- Borough Administration
