ELECTRIC SCOOTER RENTALS - A FUN WAY TO SEE DC

Renting an electric scooter is a fast and fun way to see the nation's capital. Electric scooters give you access to areas that are otherwise hampered by limited public transportation or steep hills.

When you rent a Bird electric scooter, you are charged a fee to start and then per minute. (A temporary hold may be placed on your credit card at the start of your ride.)

If you stop for only 2 minutes, it could cost you 78 cents if you hold on to your scooter. That's cheaper than paying upwards of $1 to restart.

On the flip side, if you stop for 30 minutes to get a bite to eat, you'll be charged something like $11.70 if you place a hold on your scooter.

Make sure that you have enough battery on your phone to end your ride. 

TOP ELECTRIC SCOOTER TIPS

If you drove into the city, make sure to take a picture of where you parked your car. You can use your smart phones map features or screen shot data from Google Maps.