Micromobility is a general term used to describe lightweight human- or electric-powered modes of travel, such as e-bikes and e-scooters. These modes of transportation are typically single-person vehicles used for shorter trips.

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E-scooter and e-bike decal

 

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The shared e-scooter and e-bike rentals will be returning on May 1, 2026.

 

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Micromobility devices allowed in Vaughan:

E-bikes

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Black electric bicycle.

 

E-bikes are bicycles with electric motors that have working pedals. They are limited to a maximum speed of 32 km/h. E-bikes have the same appearance as a conventional bicycle - they have a handlebar for steering, working pedals, two or three wheels and a braking system.

 

 

 

 

 

E-scooters

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Black kick-style electric scooter.

 

An e-scooter is a motorized vehicle with two wheels – one at the front and one at the back – brakes, a platform to stand on, a handlebar for steering, a white light in the front and a red light on the rear, a bell or horn, reflective material and a maximum wheel diameter of 17 inches.

 

 

 

 

 

Micromobility devices not allowed in Vaughan:
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Segway, e-unicycle and hoverboard are not allowed in the City of Vaughan
  • Segways
  • E-hoverboards
  • Golf carts
  • E-unicycles
  • Other two-wheeled or single wheeled electronically-powered micromobility devices, which may include devices that have the appearance of miniature motorcycles, often known as mini-bikes or pocket bikes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where can I ride my micromobility device?
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Chart of where micromobility devices are and are not allowed in the City of Vaughan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn more about micromobility in Vaughan

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Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management

Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
Canada

Email: micromobility@vaughan.ca
Phone: (905) 832-2281