E-scooters and e-bikes
The City of Oshawa’s ride-sharing pilot program is currently on pause but will be back soon. The program has been extended until June 2027 with some changes, including the selection of a sole vendor to enhance the service. Stay tuned!
E-scooters and e-bikes are part of the growing ‘micro-mobility’ sector that increases transportation options for community members and visitors to explore our city and are normally used for shorter trips.
E-scooter pilot project
The City of Oshawa is one of several municipalities across Ontario participating in the Province’s e-scooter pilot program to help determine if e-scooters will be allowed permanently in Ontario. Oshawa’s traffic and parking by-laws have been updated to recognize e-scooters and identify where they can be used while prioritizing the safety of all who use city roads, trails and pathways.
Reminders
For e-scooter and e-bike users
- Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-scooter
- Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 years old and encouraged for all riders
- Only one person can ride an e-scooter at a time. Anyone riding with a child as a passenger can receive a fine.
- The maximum speed limit is 20 km/hr
- For the safety of pedestrians, e-scooters are not allowed on sidewalks
- E-scooters are not permitted on roads with speed limits of more than 50 km/h
- Exercise caution around pedestrians
- Riders must give warning to pedestrians before passing by using a bell or through verbal indication. Always yield to walkers. Slow down and leave space when passing people
- Riders must park devices in a secure and upright position.
- As per the Highway Traffic Act riders must not operate e-scooter while impaired
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| Cycling safety | |
| Introduction to Micromobility | |
| Motorists and Micromobility Devices |
For drivers, pedestrians and other road users
- Expect and look for people on e-scooters
- Keep to the right to allow others to pass on the left
- Remember to give at least 1m of distance between your vehicle and an e-scooter on the road.
- Check your mirrors when exiting your vehicle to avoid colliding with oncoming e-scooter users
Where can I ride an e-scooter or e-bike?
On the City’s multiuse pathways, cycling facilities like cycle tracks and bike lanes, and on roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or lower. E-scooters are NOT allowed on sidewalks.
Where can I park an e-scooter or e-bike?
They must be parked in an upright position and may be parked in the same locations as traditional bicycles, including: bike rack or ring and post racks
Sidewalk riding, parking and other concerns related to privately-owned e-bikes and e-scooters should be reported to Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.