Vancouver area faces Mobi bikes’ tires slashed, call for ‘parking spaces back’ – BC | 24CA News
A neighbourhood in Vancouver is coping with a rash of vandalism.
Dozens of Mobi bikes parked on the Commercial Street and twentieth Avenue location have had their tires slashed lately, together with one other six on Friday morning.
Those wanting to make use of the bike-sharing program had been confused as to what was occurring and when somebody put up a notice asking the alleged vandal to cease slashing the tires, that particular person appeared to place up their very own notice.
“Too bad, so sad,” the reply notice learn. “We motorists want our parking spaces back.”
Julian Mentasti noticed the posters and shared the photographs on Twitter.
He thought the response from the one that could have been vandalizing the bikes was fairly aggressive.
“It felt very self-justified maybe,” he mentioned.
Mentasti mentioned he hopes somebody on this particular person’s life can discuss to them about how it isn’t acceptable to wreck property.
“If we really want to reduce traffic congestion and make Vancouver a greener city, if services like this become unreliable then people will look for other alternatives,” he mentioned.
Dustin Nelson lives within the neighbourhood and agrees that the bike-sharing program is a superb different to driving.
He mentioned each time he has come to that bike station to hire a motorcycle, the tires have been flat.
“It’s just ridiculous that someone is upset that these bikes are taking up two parking spaces in the neighbourhood,” Nelson mentioned.
“It’s crazy, the entitlement that someone has, thinking these parking stalls are their own.”
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In an announcement to Global News, Mobi mentioned it’s conscious of the tire-slashing incidents and a police report has been filed with the Vancouver Police Department.
“If anyone witnesses an event of vandalism to Mobi bikes and/ or stations, please reach out to let us know by contacting 778-655-1800 or by emailing info@mobibikes.ca,” the corporate mentioned in an announcement.
“Luckily this is a rare and isolated incident as most people are respectful of the Mobi bikes and stations.”
The Vancouver Police Department confirmed it has obtained the report from Mobi and have opened an investigation.
Lisa Parker, the director of public area and road use and engineering providers with the City of Vancouver, additionally mentioned this vandalism appears to be an remoted incident within the metropolis.
“We take harassment and bullying very seriously so we wouldn’t want any of our residents to feel unsafe,” she mentioned.
Parker mentioned there may be engagement with companies and residents the place places for bike stations are being thought of. She mentioned there are indicators put up and all suggestions in particular person or written is welcomed.
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