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Bird Secures $450 Million Debt for Shareholder Payouts Amid AI Repositioning
Bird automated from more than 1,000 staff to about 120, says some channels cost 90% less than rivals, and raised $450M in debt to pay shareholders.
Business · 6 sources · Sep 24, 2026Read itThe journal
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About Bird
Bird Global, Inc., is a micromobility company based in Miami, Florida. Founded in September 2017, Bird has distributed electric scooters designed for short-term rental to over 350 cities. In April 2024, it was acquired by Third Lane Mobility to avoid bankruptcy.
Everything about Bird →- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica
- Inception
- September 1, 2017
- Website
- https://bird.co/