New Orleans, LA -- City Scooter Tour's newest offering got off to a rousing start as local representatives and visitors toured the sites of New Orleans on mobility scooters. Coinciding with the annual French Quarter Festival, the tour's official grand opening included a ribbon cutting ceremony with representatives from the Mayor's Office of Economic Development, ADA Compliancy, Council on Aging and the Downtown Development District in attendance.

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ADA Compliancy Act Administrator Page McRanie cuts the ribbon to begin the tour.

Tour patrons enjoy the view of Jackson Square and the famous St. Louis Cathedral.

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Lynn Wolken, President of the Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans said "This is one of the most unique tours ever offered in New Orleans. The tour's broad appeal makes it a perfect fit for people of all mobility levels."

City Scooter Tours New Orleans, a division of Scootaround Inc., is the second touring city to be added to the list of popular tourist locations. Tours of Washington, DC began in 2004 and the company expects to add several more cities by the end of 2005.

Scootaround Inc., founded in 1997, is America's only nationwide rental company, providing scooter and wheelchair rentals to business, cruise and vacation travelers. Scootaround also provides mobility enhancement services for conventions and tradeshows through fleet rentals, onsite-programs and assistive staffing. Their web site is: www.scootaround.com.

City Scooter Tours - New Orleans is located at Rhino Business Services, 901 Convention Center Blvd. Ste. 100, New Orleans, LA 70130. For more information, visit www.cityscootertours.com or call 1-888-441-7575 for reservations.

Pictures of the Grand Opening Tour - April 8, 2005

New Orleans Tour Guide Association President Lynn Wolken leads the Grand Opening Tour.

The tour begins with a ride across the Mississippi to Historic Algiers Point.

The Jazz Walk of Fame features 60 lamp posts honoring late jazz musicians.

Riding along by the Steamboat Natchez yields a song from the ship's caliope.

Riding alongside the Cabildo in Jackson Square shows local street performers.

Tour riders listen to the story of Bernardo de Galvez outside the World Trade Center.

The Mississippi Riverwalk sits adjacent to the world-famous French Quarter.

Listening intently as tour guide Lynn taks about the history of New Orleans.

Scooters are a fun and relaxing way to experience the sites and sounds.

The fountains of the Spanish Plaza complete the Grand Opening Tour.