Beginning this week there is a new transportation option in Fond du Lac. Bird, a leader in electric transportation, is bringing shared e-scooters to Fond du Lac starting Thursday. The scooters can be activated through Bird’s free mobile phone app and used anywhere in the city. Riders must be over age 18. The scooters are set at a maximum speed of 15 miles an hour and cannot be used on sidewalks. Users are encouraged to wear helmets , and the company offers a free helmet program for anyone who needs it.