Hundreds of Scooters Invade I-35W in Downtown Minneapolis
On Saturday night, hundreds of scooters rode onto I-35W in downtown Minneapolis, appearing to be part of an organized event.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 9, 2026 —
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A significant disruption occurred on Interstate 35W in downtown Minneapolis Saturday night when hundreds of scooters converged on the freeway. The incident, which began sometime after dark on Saturday, saw a large group of individuals riding scooters onto the northbound lanes of I-35W.
Eyewitness reports and social media footage indicated that the scooter riders appeared to be participating in an organized event. The exact nature and origin of this event were not immediately clear.
The presence of such a large number of scooters on a major interstate highway caused considerable disruption to traffic. It was not immediately specified how long the scooters occupied the freeway or what specific sections of I-35W were affected.
Authorities were alerted to the situation. The response and actions taken by law enforcement in managing the incident were not detailed. Information regarding any citations issued, arrests made, or the eventual dispersal of the group was not provided.
The contractor responsible for managing the scooter-sharing service in the city was not identified in relation to this event. Similarly, details about any permits that may have been required for such a gathering or any inspections that might have occurred were not available. The cause behind the scooters being ridden onto the interstate remains unconfirmed.
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