
Use bike lanes where possible and ride in a single file. No sidewalk riding in downtown DC.
Per DC law, riders are required to lock electric scooters to bike racks, in-street corrals, parking signposts, or stop signs.
Lime has launched an adaptive vehicle program for riders with unique ability needs. Reserve a vehicle for up to 24 hours for free.
Prices vary by provider but start around $0.24 per minute. Eligible residents can apply for discounted fares.
In the District, you are required to wear a helmet while riding electric mopeds. Helmets are also recommended when riding a bike or scooter.
For more operator information, review the list of dockless vehicle operators here.
Scooting Tips
Scooting has become an increasingly popular sustainable mobility option in the District. Follow these rules and safety tips to ensure a safe city for everyone.
* Please be advised that only one scooter per passenger is allowed and up to two scooters at a time on DC Circulator buses. This policy does not apply to mobility scooters used by riders with disabilities.
Yes, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) requires operators to make dockless vehicles accessible to all Washingtonians under the Low-Income Customer Plan. The eight permitted scooter companies must facilitate programs that reduce the barriers to accessing dockless vehicles, regardless of income.* If approved, program participants can get FREE unlimited 30-minute trips.
Residents interested in the program should sign-up with the individual companies:
*To help accommodate essential workers and safer travel, the District has allowed dockless fleet increases based on specific performance metrics.
Who Can Apply
Eligible candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
How to Sign-Up
Mopedsharing operates like point-to-point carsharing by allowing customers to pick up a vehicle at one location and drop it off at another. Mopeds, which must be driven and parked on the street, are electric and can be parked more easily than cars.
Revel and Lime are currently operating mopedsharing services on-street in the District.
Finding a good route is important when you are trying to get around metro DC by scooter. Fortunately, there are maps, apps, websites and tools to help you find your way.
Local bike and scooter provider that operates 720 vehicles in the District.
Local scooter provider that operates 2,500 vehicles in the District.
Local scooter provider that operates 2,500 vehicles in the District.
Navigate smarter and faster with ScootRoute, the first scooter-specific app that shows how to steer clear of highways, busy streets, and steep hills.
Local scooter provider that operates 2,500 vehicles in the District.
One-pager with information about eligibility and how to sign-up for the program.
Provides information on the District Department of Transportation’s dockless vehicle permits and operators.
Infographic with rules and tips for scooting safely in the District.
Name | Apps | Undocking Fee | Cost* | Total for a 10-minute ride |
Jump/Lime | ![]() ![]() |
none | $0.32 per minute | $3.20 |
Lyft | ![]() ![]() |
$1 | $0.34 per minute | $4.40 |
Spin | ![]() ![]() |
$1 | $0.29 per minute | $3.90 |
VeoRide | ![]() ![]() |
$1 |
*some companies calculate sales tax within the cost per minute,
while others don’t (and they often don’t disclose it clearly at the outset)
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Affordable Access
Washington, DC is heavily invested in providing affordable, alternative transportation options to residents across all eight wards of the city, regardless of income. To help meet that goal, DDOT has required operators to have a Low-Income Customer Plan to provide discounted access to dockless scooters.
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