E-scooters

Now, Mississauga residents, visitors and commuters can use their e-scooters to get to their destinations. The City of Mississauga has implemented an e-scooter pilot to regulate the personally-owned e-scooters currently being operated in Mississauga. As part of the pilot, the City has updated its Parks By-Law, Traffic By-Law and Transit By-Law to regulate where e-scooters can be operated in Mississauga.

What is an e-scooter?

An e-scooter is a two-wheeled device that the rider operates while standing. The devices are battery-operated and equipped with a hand brake, lights, bell and kickstand

Rules For Riders

Riders mus be 16 years or older.
Riders under the age of 18 must wear helmets; however, it is encouraged that all riders wear a helmet for their safety.
Operated in standing position.
Limit speed to 24 km/h.

Where to operate your e-scooter in Mississauga ?

Operate your e-scooter on:

Public roadways in Mississauga with a posted speed limit of up to 50 km/h.
Cycling infrastructure (i.e. multi-use trails along roadways and bike lanes).

Rules and Etiquette:

Travel in the same direction as vehicle traffic.
When on a road where no bike lane exists, travel in the shoulder or right side of the road.
Signal your intention to turn using turn signal lights.
Obey all traffic signals and signs.

Always be aware of surrounding traffic, especially at intersections.
Yield to pedestrians. Give a friendly warning before passing a pedestrian, cyclist or other trails users .
Park your e-scooter out of the way of others, like by a bike rack.
Do not carry passengers or tow push or pull another object

Do not operate your e-scooter on:

Sidewalks, except for the purpose of directly crossing a sidewalk.
Public roadways with a posted speed limit of more than 50 km/h.
Trails within City parks.
City-owned land not designated as public roadways (e.g. Transit terminals).
The Mississauga Transitway.

Travelling on MiWay with your e-scooter

E-scooters are allow on MiWay buses as long as there is space on the bus and the accessible seating area and aisles are not blocked.
E-scooters are not allowed on the bus bike rack.
Dismount from your e-scooter at transit terminals and stations.
Turn off your e-scooter before boarding the bus.
Similar to a skateboard, you are not allowed to ride an e-scooter while onboard the bus, but you may bring it along with you.

Share your experience

Have thoughts on the use of e-scooters in Mississauga? Visit yoursay.mississauga.ca/escooter to share your experiences operating your e-scooter in Mississauga and interacting with others operating e-scooters in the city.
Your feedback will inform whether e-scooter systems should become part of Mississauga’s greater transportation system in the future.