Council OKs new fees, regulations for scooter-rental companies
The regulations, passed 19-6 by the council, pave the way for Lime and Bird to return scooters to Indianapolis after they receive permits and agree to new conditions and fees.
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Fishers airport gets $1.5M in improvements
The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced that the work was completed at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers ahead of schedule.
Cities grappling with how to deal with electric scooters
Indianapolis isn't alone in dealing with a scooter invasion. Overnight in dozens of cities across the United States, the electric vehicles have arrived, often taking public officials by surprise.
Bird begins pulling scooters from streets as it awaits regulations
Scooter rental service Bird has changed its mind about maintaining operations in Indianapolis while it waits for city officials to come up with an ordinance regulating such businesses.
Downtown sinkhole repairs should be done Sunday, utility says
Citizens Energy Group said crews have been working 24 hours a day at the intersection of Ohio and Pennsylvania streets to repair a century-old sewer line that collapsed 15 feet beneath the surface.
Anthem drops plan to rip up front lawn for executive parking
The Indianapolis-based health insurer said that after considering public feedback, it decided “to pursue an alternative solution to meet its parking needs.”
Local distillery raises $2M, beefs up exec team for expansion plan
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery said the investment funds will be used for a multistate distribution expansion and strategic brand-marketing support.
Utility extends expected timetable for downtown sinkhole repairs
Downtown commuters who expected the busy intersection of Ohio and Pennsylvania streets to be open by Monday morning aren’t likely to be happy.
Founder of Indy Cultural Trail generally supports scooter services
Brian Payne, the mind behind the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, says he is generally supportive of electric scooter use on the trail—with a caveat.
Lime pulls scooters out of Indy after city cease-and-desist order
The company—one of two offering rent-by-the-minute scooters in Indianapolis—said it plans to return to business once the city establishes its regulatory procedures.
Downtown sinkhole repair could take longer than expected
A busy downtown intersection could remain closed through the weekend while crews repair a sinkhole that developed there Wednesday, Citizens Energy Group said Thursday afternoon.
Property owners along Nickel Plate Line in three counties seek compensation
At least two law firms are pursuing suits against the federal government on behalf of landowners as Hamilton County leaders make plans to convert a portion of the line into a pedestrian trail.
Fire at east-side Indianapolis business destroys dump trucks
The blaze destroyed seven 20-ton dump trucks valued at more than $1 million.
Celadon admits it is under federal criminal investigation
The Indianapolis-based trucking company said the probe by the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice is related to financial reporting issues that it first disclosed in May 2017.
Covanta opens new facility in Indy to dispose of commercial, industrial waste
The new processing facility is designed to help local automotive, pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers, among other businesses, reach or maintain zero-waste-to-landfill status.
Tamika Catchings appointed to expanded airport authority board
The appointment increases the overall number of members on IAA board from 10 to 11, a change that was mandated by state lawmakers this year.
Council panel proposes $15K-plus biz fee for scooter services, other regulations
An Indianapolis City-Council committee on Thursday evening voted to regulate businesses that rent out the dockless electric scooters that have caught on quickly since popping up around the city in the past two weeks.
Amazon seeking contractors to run small delivery fleets
With its new program rolling out Thursday, contractors around the country can launch independent businesses that deliver Amazon packages.
City officials poised to regulate dockless scooter services
City-County Council members are poised to put regulations on the motorized electric scooters that have been zipping around downtown over the past two weeks.
City commuters brace for closures to key portions of Interstate 65
The project will close both directions of Interstate 65 between the Meridian Street and 21st Street exits starting next week.