How And Where To Rent An Electric Scooter In Rome – Rules, Costs, And Providers!
Have you booked a city trip to Rome and are you looking for a flexible way to discover the Eternal City? Since 2019 you can use an electric shared scooter in Rome. Download a mobile app, search for a nearby vehicle and you’re ready to go.
Discover which rules you need to take into account, how renting a scooter works and what you pay for it.
The rules for using an electric scooter in Rome
Take the following rules into account when using a shared scooter. Please note: if you violate the rules, you run the risk of receiving a (hefty) fine:
- The minimum age is set at 16 years;
- You do not need to have a driver’s license;
- A helmet is compulsory up to the age of 18;
- You are required to wear a reflective safety vest in the dark;
- You are not allowed to ride an electric scooter with more than one person;
- You must drive on the bike lane if it is available and otherwise on a road where the speed limit does not exceed 50 km/h;
- It is forbidden to drive on the sidewalk.
This is how you use a shared scooter as a tourist
Example: Bird app
In Rome, various companies offer shared scooters for rent. You can find the electric scooters on the street and activate them with the help of an app. This is done as follows:
1.
Download the app Download the mobile app from one of the active providers in Rome.
2.
Create an account Create an account and link a payment method. Most providers accept payments via credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
3. Find a shared E-scooter
Check in the app where the nearest scooter is located. You can also see the battery percentage of each scooter here.
4. Unlock the scooter
Unlock the scooter by scanning the QR code on the scooter’s handlebars with the app.
5. Ending the ride
After the ride, park the e-scooter in the designated zone. End the ride via the app and you will receive an overview of the costs incurred.
These scooter rental providers are active in Rome
The five largest providers in Rome are Bird, Dott, Lime, Link, and Voi. All providers have their own app and other costs.
What does it cost to rent an electric scooter in Rome?
Bird
Costs: €1 for unlocking and €0.25 per minute for use
Dott
Cost: No unlocking fees and $0.15 per minute to use
Lime
Cost: €1 to unlock and €0.25 per minute to use
Link
Cost: €1 to unlock and €0.25 per minute to use
Tier
Cost: €1 to unlock and €0.20 per minute to use
Voi
Costs: €1 to unlock and €0.20 per minute to use
Take advantage of free rides
Nearly every provider gives users the opportunity to get out and about with a unique code. With the help of your own referral code you hand out free rides to others and you also benefit from this yourself. Share the code with others and take advantage of free rides this way:
Example: Dott app
