If you want to ride an e-scooter in Kitchener, find the rules on this page. Starting on April 14, 2023, you can also rent an e-bike or e-scooter using the Neuron Mobility app.
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Where you can ride an e-scooter
In the Region of Waterloo, you can ride an e-scooter:
- in any bike lane (regardless of the speed limit of the road, but the scooter must be in the bike lane)
- on any road with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less
- on the paved multi-use trails next to streets like Homer Watson Boulevard or Victoria Street
- on trails, including the Iron Horse Trail or the Spurline Trail
Rules for riding an e-scooter
To ride an e-scooter, you must:
- be 16 years of age or older
- wear a helmet
When riding an e-scooter, please follow these rules:
- you cannot take a passenger (only one person is allowed on each e-scooter)
- do not ride on the sidewalk (if you need to use a sidewalk to get to a location or parking, you must walk your e-scooter)
- ride on the right side of the road, keeping as close to the edge of the road as possible
- if you're on a mixed-use trail, don't ride much faster than the pedestrians on the trail
- yield to pedestrians as necessary, and keep a safe distance between you
- do not park your e-scooter or leave it in a way that blocks a road or sidewalk
The speed limit for e-scooters in Ontario is 24 km/h. This applies on roads, in bike lanes and on trails.
Before riding an e-scooter, please review these rules:
E-bike and e-scooter rental program
Neuron Mobility e-bikes and e-scooters are available to rent in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. The e-bikes and e-scooters are available mostly in the downtown areas of the three cities and near transit stations.
Download the Neuron Mobility app:
Learn more about this program:
- on the Region of Waterloo's website
- by calling 519-626-0347
- by emailing waterlooregionsupport@neuron.sg
Find rules for riding and how-to-ride information on ScootSafe. Choose Waterloo Region to get local information.