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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks like they're trying to restructure, so not shutting down operations just yet.

But hey, if they do, free scooters!

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Free locked down scooters that can't move.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

They're easily hackable, especially the older models. Repairs are also easy on them too. Just need the right charger.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Give it time, people are crafty. Someone would find a way to hack them, if they haven't already.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

It seems there are quite a few Bird scooter hacks

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Free batteries and motors, you mean?

[–] sibannac 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If you remove the sim card and control boards they are just bare components.