Bike-share and e-scooter companies, hit hard by the pandemic, may come back stronger

While it’s unclear when Americans will return to life as normal following the coronavirus pandemic, experts are fairly certain work habits will change dramatically, with more people returning to solo car commuting and more teleworking to protect against infection.

Bike-share and e-scooter companies are hoping to capitalize on the public’s need for social distancing and come back stronger than before the pandemic, when the vehicles were ubiquitous on streets and sidewalks throughout the country.