The deal with the "Loop" scooter sharing business is...

The deal with the "Loop" scooter sharing business is questionable. The owner of Loop, Saturna Systems, announced a similar deal years ago, which didn't go anywhere:
http://www.examiner.com/article/sat...-motorcycles-teams-up-on-electric-motorcycles



Another article I found questions Loop's ability to launch its service in Vancouver this year, pointing out that no city permits have been applied for.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...ooter-sharing-planned-for-vancouver-1.3419176
No city approval yet

The city is aware of the scooter sharing plan and city staff are involved in testing the scooters and giving their feedback as part of the City of Vancouver's Green and Digital Demonstration Program.
But it's far from certain the scooters will be zipping along Vancouver streets this fall, as the company has yet to apply for a business licence, or parking spaces. The city would have to approve both, before the company could operate, said a statement from city staff.