Is it possible to rent an electric scooter or bicycle in the city?

Calgary is the perfect city for eco-friendly transportation. It offers modern rental services, convenient infrastructure, and numerous bike lanes. Let's take a look at how to use eco-friendly transportation, where to ride, and how to save money.

🛴 Electric scooters: Neuron and Bird

Neuron Mobility

  • Features:
  • Orange scooters with built-in helmets.
  • GPS tracking, automatic technical inspection.
  • Cost:
  • Starting rate: $1.15 CAD.
  • $0.42 CAD/minute.
  • Subscriptions:
  • 3 days – $26 CAD.
  • Week – $40 CAD.
  • Month – $99 CAD.
  • App: Neuron App.

Bird Canada

  • Features:
  • Blue scooters with “Beginner” mode (speed limit).
  • 25% discount for low-income users through the Community Program.
  • Cost:
  • Starting rate: $1.15 CAD.
  • $0.35 CAD/minute.
  • App: Bird App.

🚧 Where are you allowed to ride?

  • ✅ Allowed:
  • Bike paths (e.g., Bow River Pathway).
  • Quiet streets with speed limits of 50 km/h or less.
  • Sidewalks without pedestrians.
  • ❌ Not allowed:
  • Pedestrian zones (e.g., Stephen Avenue).
  • Highways (Macleod Trail, Deerfoot Trail).
  • 🅿️ Parking:
  • Special zones (marked in the app).
  • Near bike racks.

🚲 Bikes: classic and innovative

Mobi by Rogers

  • Features:
  • Dock stations throughout the city.
  • Electric bikes and classic models.
  • Cost:
  • Day pass: $19 CAD (unlimited rides up to 30 minutes).
  • Annual pass: $169 CAD.
  • App: Mobi App.

Toonie Tours

  • Services:
  • Bike and electric scooter rentals with a guide.
  • Routes: historic districts, parks, Bow River. - Cost:
  • Bike: $30 CAD/hour.
  • Electric scooter: $50 CAD/hour.
  • Address: 151 8 Ave SW.

Free bikes at hotels

  • Example: Sandman Signature – ask at the front desk.

💡 Money-saving tips

  • Subscriptions are always cheaper than pay-as-you-go rates.
  • Ride in the morning (6:00–9:00) – Neuron offers a 15% discount.
  • Use maps:
  • Pathways and Bikeways – updated in real time.
  • Google Maps with “Bike” mode.
  • Disinfection: Wipe down the handlebars and seat — scooters are not washed after each use.

⚠️ Fines

  • Driving under the influence: Up to $2,000 CAD.
  • Parking in an unauthorized area: $150 CAD.
  • Speeding: $100–300 CAD (depending on the zone).

✅ Conclusion

Calgary is making eco-friendly transportation accessible and safe. Download the app, choose your option, and enjoy the city without traffic jams or CO₂ emissions. Don't forget the rules and helmets!