The thought behind 10 operators is that it will offer some insight into the different business models and what would work best in Chicago. Ten scootershare companies were selected to operate in the pilot period. Each of the operators are required to deploy 25 percent of their fleets in these priority zones. The pilot area is also notable in that it is located outside of the Loop, Chicago’s Central Business District, and includes two lower-income priority zones that have relatively few Divvy bikeshare stations (see map below).
Liability insurance: $5,000,000 per incident. Vehicle requirements: No more than 15 MPH top speed. At least 25% of the fleet is to be located in two lower-income priority zones (see map). Operators are required to develop an Access Plan to specify how the needs will be met for people who do not have credit or debit cards, and for people who do not have smart phones. Service is accessible to unbanked users and those without a smartphone. Scooters service hours: 5 AM-10 PM, with scooters removed from the public right of way outside of operating hours, and within 2 hours of leaving pilot hours. These data were then made available over the City of Chicago Scooter Data Stream website. 
See the linked entry below for more details on MDS.
Vendors must share data through the Mobility Data Specification (MDS) standard. The full permit requirements and terms are linked here and attached below, but highlights include: In addition to requirements typical to micromobility pilots re: fleet size, insurance, etc., the permit included additional service and equity considerations. The program was administered by the City’s Departments of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and Transportation (CDOT). The City of Chicago launched a four-month e-scooter pilot program, beginning on June 15, 2019.
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