About this project
The Province of Ontario launched an e-scooter pilot program on January 1, 2020. Originally a five-year program, the pilot has been extended until November 27, 2029. The program's purpose is to evaluate the use of both personal and shared e-scooters and determine whether existing provincial rules of the road are adequate.
As part of the pilot, Ontario municipalities can determine if and how e-scooters can be used in their communities. In addition to deciding where e-scooters can be used, municipalities must also define where the scooters can be parked.
In March 2023, the City of London opted into the pilot
program for personal, privately-owned e-scooters only. This meant that several municipal
by-laws were updated to reflect where and how personal e-scooters could be
used.
London’s participation in the provincial pilot program is
regularly reviewed. At the most recent review (Nov. 25, 2025), the Electric
Kick-Scooter pilot program was extended to May 26, 2026.
Read London's Electric Kick-Scoot and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycles By-law.
The City did not opt into the e-scooter share portion of the
provincial pilot. This means that e-scooter share companies are not allowed to
operate on public property in London for at least the duration of London’s
participation in the provincial pilot.
What is an e-scooter?
An e-scooter is a stand-up scooter powered by an electric motor. They are legal for users ages 16 and up and are built with a large deck in the center which the rider stands on. E-scooters are becoming more popular in many North American cities.
Learn where you can ride e-scooters in London.
Above: An example of an e-scooter.
Share your feedback on the electric kick-scooter pilot program
You can share your feedback on the electric kick-scooter pilot program in the feedback form below. Please stay tuned for more feedback opportunities early 2026.
