Electric bike/scooter program renews and expands in 2025

Posted on Tuesday February 11, 2025

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo and Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo have renewed their agreement with Neuron Mobility for 2025, with shared e-scooters and e-bikes coming back in April, and new vehicles becoming available.

Upright tricycles and handcycle tricycles, designed to meet a range of needs for individuals living with disabilities, will launch later in the year. Vehicles will be owned and maintained by Neuron.

This is one of the first initiatives of its kind run by a private shared micromobility operator in Canada.

Last year was the second year of the shared program and close to 173,700 rides were taken, totalling over 288,000 kilometers travelled. Ridership resulted in up to 9.9 tonnes in carbon dioxide savings, and up to 22 tonnes in total since 2023.

The Ministry of Transportation Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot Project, which was set to end in 2025, has been extended for an additional five years, until November 27, 2029. This will allow the shared program to continue with e-scooters alongside e-bikes.

More information about the program was shared in a staff report.

Quotes:

“Providing Waterloo Region residents with additional, sustainable travel options is another step towards achieving our climate action goals. It’s a pleasure to see the vehicle options increase in diversity to ensure that the ridership and network of this shared program continue to grow."

Karen Redman, Regional Chair, Region of Waterloo

“Micromobility solutions like Neuron are a great way for residents of all ages to make use of our active transportation network of trails and cycling infrastructure. For me, it’s particularly exciting when we see residents use Neuron to connect with transit, opening up an easy way to quickly move across our city and broader regional community.”

Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor of Kitchener, City of Kitchener

“Neuron’s continued success and expansion throughout the region is welcome. Providing more affordable, accessible options for residents to move around our community makes sustainable transportation more inclusive, and reinforces our commitment to a greener, more connected community for all.”

Dorothy McCabe, Mayor of Waterloo, City of Waterloo

“We’re happy to see this continued partnership with Neuron expanded to include more travel options for residents, including new accessible vehicle options for those living with a disability. This initiative promotes sustainability, inclusivity, and helps to create a more accessible community for all.”

Leah Walter, Director of Engineering and Transportation, City of Cambridge

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