Helbiz Inc. announced it will retrofit its fleet of e-scooters with lock-to technology to meet the new regulations required by Washington D.C. The legislation will go into effect on October 1st with the intention to reduce e-scooter clutter on sidewalks and streets. Helbiz will initially roll out the integration in Washington D.C., with plans to expand into other markets that adopt similar requirements. The lock-to mechanism will be integrated into Helbiz e-scooters, designed to secure parked devices to bicycle racks, signposts or other infrastructure throughout the city. Once each ride is completed, the Helbiz App will activate lock-to and ask users to take a photo of the device to confirm it was parked and locked properly. The D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT) plans to increase the number of bike racks in order to accommodate the new ordinance, which also requires e-scooters to be parked and locked with at least 3 feet of pedestrian walkways left unobstructed, and that entrances to private property, driveways, or handicap accessible ramps and parking spots are not blocked. By monitoring the location of each parked e-scooter, the new regulation will ensure devices are available in all areas of the city. To educate users of this new regulation, Helbiz has started distributing detailed instructions via email and pushing in-app notifications. The Company has also launched an educational campaign that can be seen on digital LiveBoards at transit stops throughout Washington D.C.