Scooters
Dockless scooters provide an alternative, flexible transportation choice for Atlanta residents and visitors to get around. Riding a scooter makes shorts trips like running errands or nearby commutes easier. The average scooter trip distance in Atlanta is 1.7 miles.
Riding Safely
- Obey all traffic laws
- Ride in bike lanes or in the street not the sidewalk
- One rider at a time
- Wear a helmet
- Yield to pedestrians
There is currently a Nighttime Riding Restriction in effect for rented scooters and e-bikes. No devices can be rented from 9:00PM-4:00AM.
Scooter Parking Rules
- Leave 5 feet clear on the sidewalk for pedestrians
- Park scooters upright at bike racks or along the curb
- Don’t park scooters at Relay Bikeshare stations
- Don’t block crosswalks, doorways, or driveways.
If you encounter a scooter that is illegally parked or broken, notify the operator. Review the full list of dockless vehicle operators and their contact info here.
Scooter Costs
The average cost per scooter trip in Atlanta is $6.31.
| Company | Undocking Fee | Cost per min* |
| Bird | $1 | $0.39 |
| Lime | $3.50 (incl. first 7 minutes) | $0.39 |
| Spin | $1 | $0.39 |
*Some operators may charge taxes and fees on top of the cost per minute.
Limited Income Programs
Many dockless e-scooter companies offer discounted rates for eligible users with limited incomes.
These programs usually require verification of local, state, or federal program for which low income status is required (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, EBT, etc.).