Technically, Bird and Lime scooters don't “turn off.” However, at 9 p.m., all scooters with non-low batteries — at least 90% charged — become “harvestable” (eligible for chargers to pick up). Since this is a lucrative business, as a rider, it can be tough to find a scooter after 9 p.m.

Can you ride Bird scooter at night?

Don't drink and ride. Between the hours of 10pm and 4am* local time, riders attempting to unlock a Bird will now be asked to verify that they can safely handle the vehicle by correctly entering a keyword into the app. ...

What time are birds not available?

Bird rules state that there are no drop-offs between 5:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. You can, however, capture Birds and release them in the same day.