E-scooters

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 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 opted into the pilot program for personal, privately-owned e-scooters only. This meant that municipal by-laws were updated to reflect where and how personal e-scooters could be used. You can find London's bylaws (passed March 7, 2023) here.

The City did not opt into 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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