{"id":8812,"date":"2021-06-04T07:53:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T07:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escooternerds.com\/?p=8812"},"modified":"2023-06-08T10:46:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T10:46:59","slug":"electric-scooter-rental-lime-bird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escooternerds.com\/electric-scooter-rental-lime-bird\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Scooter Rental Guide [Everything You Need To Know]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Renting an electric scooter through popular sharing apps is how most new scooterists begin their scooter journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide offers comprehensive information on renting electric scooters from Bird, Lime, and other ride-sharing services, addressing common issues and providing valuable insights for a smoother experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which electric scooter is the cheapest to rent?<\/h2>\n\t\t

The cheapest electric scooter-sharing app in the US and Canada is Bird, charging $1 to unlock the scooter, and a fixed rate of $0.15 per minute of usage. In Europe, the cheapest scooters come from Bolt, they are free to unlock and cost \u20ac0.25 per minute.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Let’s see how the most popular electric scooter-sharing and rental services and apps compare against each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Company<\/th>Price<\/th>Locations available<\/th>Apps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Lime<\/td>$1 start, $0.15 – $0.25 \/ min<\/td>Internationally<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Bird<\/td>$1 start, $0.15 \/ min<\/td>Internationally<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Lyft<\/td>$1 start, $0.20 – $0.39 \/ min<\/td>several US cities<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Bolt<\/td>free start, \u20ac0.25 \/ min<\/td>Europe<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Spin<\/td>$1 start, $0.29 \/ min<\/td>US mostly<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Tier<\/td>\u20ac1 start, \u20ac0.15 \/ min<\/td>Europe, Middle East<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Razor<\/td>$1 start, $0.15 – $0.39 \/ min<\/td>several US cities<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Unagi<\/td>$50 setup, $34 – $39 \/ month<\/td>several US cities<\/td>\/<\/td><\/tr>
Voi<\/td>\u00a31 start, \u00a30.20 \/ min<\/td>60 European cities<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Wind<\/td>\u20ac1 start, \u20ac0.15 \/ min<\/td>several cities<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Skip<\/td>$1 start, $0.15 \/ min<\/td>few US cities<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Bunny<\/td>CAD 1.25 start, CAD 0.25 \/ min<\/td>Canada<\/td>iPhone<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Beam<\/td>free start, $0.45 \/ min<\/td>Singapore<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Veo<\/td>$1 start, $0.33 \/ min<\/td>several US cities<\/td>iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What cities have electric scooters?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Electric scooter rentals are available in pretty much every major city in North America and Europe, and a few cities in the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. They are also available in some smaller cities and university campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are rental scooters legal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Since electric scooters are not legal for private use in some countries, it’s only logical that rental scooters will not be legal everywhere. However, in all of the countries where Bird operates, they are 100% legal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can check the electric scooter legal guide<\/a> to find out about your specific location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can I ride rental scooters?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If there’s a designated scooter or bicycle track, that will be the primary place where you should ride with your scooter. If no such tracks exist, your location will have a specific preferred place where you should ride, which will typically be either by the side of the road or maybe even the sidewalk<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re not sure, a good rule of thumb is to just ride slowly and be mindful of other traffic participants. As long as you’re respectful and do not interfere or jeopardize others, you will be fine. See the scooter legal guide<\/a> to find out the traffic laws regarding electric scooters for your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you leave a rental scooter anywhere?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Don’t park your scooter in a way that hinders the accessibility or movement of other traffic participants or pedestrians!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, scooter-sharing companies let you leave their scooters wherever is most convenient for you, but there are often other factors that will affect where you can leave your scooter. Most importantly, you need to pay attention to local traffic laws, and not park irresponsibly on sidewalks or in no-ride or no-park zones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are rental electric scooters better than public transport?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, rental electric scooters can be a complete replacement for public transport<\/a>, but most of the time, they are just a last-mile<\/a> solution and are used in tandem with other modes of transport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest issue is availability – you simply can’t plan your entire day based on the uncertain availability of shared electric scooters, and you can’t afford to be late to work because there are no free Birds around your downtown bus station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, owning an electric scooter for yourself is a different story. In a way, commuting with a scooter<\/a> was the primary problem that scooter visionaries were trying to solve, so you will have a reliable transport partner available at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lime<\/a> is the original initiator of the scooter-sharing revolution. They are the first scooter rental company that got extremely popular and successful and secured themselves a place in scooter history<\/a> forever. Besides scooters, Lime is also well-known for renting electric bikes and mopeds as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, they are still one of the top scooter rental companies, if not the top one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I rent a Lime electric scooter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Follow these steps to rent a Lime scooter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n