Bird and Neuron successful vendors to provide shared e-scooter pilot program
The City of Saskatoon is pleased to announce that Bird and Neuron have been selected as the successful vendors for a two-year pilot to provide the shared e-scooter pilot program in Saskatoon.
After completing the procurement process, Bird and Neuron were chosen to provide residents and visitors with an affordable, convenient and sustainable transportation option. This will be the first-time shared e-scooters will be available in Saskatoon, and the City is excited to have these industry leaders bring this service to our community.
"We believe this shared e-scooter pilot will provide benefits to our community, and we look forward to seeing it in action," says Jay Magus, Director of Transportation. "We will work closely with Bird and Neuron to ensure the implementation of this shared e-scooter pilot is safe, reliable, and enjoyable for all users. We will hold the two vendors to our approved framework which was developed with input from local stakeholders and residents of Saskatoon."
Neuron’s shared e-scooters will be available to ride as early as Thursday, May 18 and Bird’s shared e-scooters are expected to be available Monday, May 22. To ride an e-scooter start by downloading the Bird or Neuron apps on the Apple Store or on Google Play.
The framework for the pilot requires e-scooter renters to follow the Provincial regulations: e-scooters cannot be operated at a speed greater than 24 km/hr, minimum rider age of 16 years or older and riders are required to wear helmets.
Shared e-scooters must operate within the approved service area (found on the vendors app) on shared-use paths, pathways, cycle tracks, protected bike lanes and – where no such paths are available – may ride on streets with posted speed limits of 50 km/hr or lower. Shared e-scooters are not permitted to ride on sidewalks.
Personal e-scooters are not currently allowed on any city street, sidewalk or pathway. The City plans to consider allowing private e-scooters in 2024 once we have conducted a year of this pilot program.
Please ride responsibly to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all road and pathway users.
To learn more about this pilot please visit saskatoon.ca/electric-scooter-pilot.
About Bird and Neuron
Bird and Neuron are leading providers of shared e-scooters, operating in multiple cities across North America and Australia. Both companies provide affordable and sustainable transportation options to communities worldwide.