Dockless Vehicles

Overview

Dockless Vehicles are small vehicles, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, available for rent to get you where you need to go. “Dockless” Vehicles do not need to be parked in a bike rack or any other designated location (the dock). They are equipped with GPS technology and can be parked nearly anywhere - just remember to ride and park properly!

Learn everything you need to know about dockless vehicles. If you have additional questions, contact Tyler Smith at tyler.smith@baltimorecity.gov.

Infographic of "do's" and "don't" of dockless vehicle parking

Dockless Vehicles were made legal by the Baltimore City Council in 2019. The BCDOT manages the annual permits for the companies that operate the vehicles. On an annual basis, BCDOT adjusts rules and regulations based on program evaluation and permits dockless companies that will best meet the needs of Baltimore City. BCDOT reinvests the permit fees into program support including safety education and infrastructure such as designated parking.

This map shows average daily trips data (based on GPS pings) for all dockless vehicle rides in Baltimore City. You can adjust the settings to show more current or historical data as well.

311 Service Requests for Misparked Scooters and E-Bikes

A Misparked Scooter and E-Bike should be reported to Balt 311 services — See a misparked rentable scooter or e-bike? Report it to 311.

BCDOT is encouraging residents to use the new 311 Service Request to report scooters and e-bikes that are in the way. The new service request is under the category of Parking, Signals, and Signs as "Scooter and E-Bike Parking." Scooters and e-bikes that meet one of the conditions below qualify:

311: Parking, Signals, and Signs: Scooter and E-Bike Parking:

Blocking
- a building entrance
- an entrance or exit to/from a residence
- a bus stop
- a sidewalk or path (less than 4 feet of space available to pass)
Parked
- on a ramp or between two ramps
- on private property

Dockless Vehicles FAQ

Current Permit Holders

Lime (e-scooters and e-bikes with green branding)

You may also report a damaged or incorrectly parked Lime vehicle by:

Downloading the Lime App
Calling 1 (888) 546-3345
Submitting a request online - https://help.li.me/hc/en-us/requests/new

Spin (e-scooters and e-bikes with orange branding)

You may also report a damaged or incorrectly parked Spin vehicle by:

Downloading the Spin App
Calling 1(888)249-9698
Emailing support@spin.pm

Program Updates

Current Permit Regulations

Revised Rules & Regulations

2024-2025 Permit Regulations:

Revised Rules & Regulations

2023-2024 Permit Regulations:

Revised Rules & Regulations

2022-2023 Permit Regulations:

Smartphone free scooter plans. Did you know you can rent a scooter without a smartphone? All Baltimore micromobility providers are required to have plans that allow riders who don't have smarthphones. It's called spin access. Learn more at buff.ly/3W9G1iE — Smartphone-free scooter plans. Did you know you can rent a scooter without a smartphone?

Discounted and Non-Smartphone Plans

Discounted and non-Smartphone plans are available from each provider.

Safety Tips

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation encourages all roadway users to be safe, obey all traffic laws, and share the road. With new forms of mobility on the road, everyone should be alert and courteous to other roadway users.

Scooter and bicycle users should know the following laws:

Users under 16 are required to wear helmets when riding.
Scooters and bicycles should ride in bicycle facilities were available and on the right side of the lane where there is no bike lane.
Scooters should not be ridden on sidewalks except on streets where the speed limit is 30 mph or greater (always ride slowly, carefully, and courteously on sidewalks).
Scooters should be parked properly – not blocking sidewalks, bus stops driveways or doorways. You may park it next to a bike rack but allow space for bicycles to still use the rack.