Electric Scooter Riders Disrupt Downtown Minneapolis, Enter I-35W
Hundreds of electric scooter riders gathered and traveled through downtown Minneapolis before some entered the southbound lanes of Interstate 35W. While the group was described as "reckless and disruptive," authorities did not make any arrests or issue citations. The State…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 9, 2026 —
Hundreds of electric scooter riders converged in downtown Minneapolis, creating a disruptive scene as some individuals rode their scooters onto the southbound lanes of Interstate 35W. The gathering and subsequent travel through the city streets were described by authorities as “reckless and disruptive.” Despite the nature of the activity, law enforcement officials present did not make any arrests or issue citations to the participants.
Following the incident, the State Patrol underscored the significant dangers associated with operating electric scooters on freeway systems. They highlighted the potential risks to the riders themselves, as well as to other motorists on the interstate.
In response to this event and to prevent similar occurrences in the future, the State Patrol suggested the implementation of geofencing technology. This technology could potentially be used to restrict the operation of electric scooters in prohibited areas, such as freeways, thereby enhancing safety for all road users.
Story summarized from the original created by Cory Knudsen on kstp.com, see more information here.
