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The Province of Ontario has launched a five-year e-scooter pilot program (from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024) 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 community both for personal use and for e-scooter share services. In addition to deciding where e-scooters can be used, municipalities must also define where the scooters can be parked.
The City of London is opting into the pilot program for personal privately-owned e-scooters only. This means that municipal by-laws will be updated to reflect where personal e-scooters can be used.
The City is not opting in to the e-scooter share portion of the provincial pilot. This means that e-scooter share companies will not be allowed to operate on public property in London for at least the duration of 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 along with bike share and e-bikes are becoming more popular in many North American cities.
Above: An example of an e-scooter.
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About this project
The Province of Ontario has launched a five-year e-scooter pilot program (from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024) 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 community both for personal use and for e-scooter share services. In addition to deciding where e-scooters can be used, municipalities must also define where the scooters can be parked.
The City of London is opting into the pilot program for personal privately-owned e-scooters only. This means that municipal by-laws will be updated to reflect where personal e-scooters can be used.
The City is not opting in to the e-scooter share portion of the provincial pilot. This means that e-scooter share companies will not be allowed to operate on public property in London for at least the duration of 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 along with bike share and e-bikes are becoming more popular in many North American cities.
Above: An example of an e-scooter.
Provide feedback
If you would like to ask a question or leave a comment for the project team, please ask your question below.
The personal information submitted on this page is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and will be used to provide details regarding future e-scooter supported communications, events, or activities.
Questions about this collection should be addressed to Jay Stanford, Director - Climate Change, Environment & Waste Management at 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9, or by telephone at 519-661-2489 ext. 5411 , or email to jstanfor@london.ca
Above: An example of an e-scooter.
