City Council Meeting – Nov 26,2025
London City Council narrowly approved the continuation of the electric kick-scooter pilot program as they wait for the most recent report due May 2026 before making a final decision.
The continued participation in the provincial e-scooter pilot program requires annual renewal. If NOT continued then e-scooters would be illegal to use in any capacity in London. Over the past year, the MTO has not provided any direction or updates on the future of the pilot program.
I personally don’t need until May 2026 to make this decision.
Councillor Rahman (Video Timestamp 1:06 and 1:38)
They are unlicensed, uninsured and unregulated. We’re getting a ton of complaints about the behaviours that are happening and honestly all we are doing here , in my opinion, is providing more cover to the province… they have had time and they haven’t made it a priority to do it. (The province has jurisdiction over roads and insurance).
Councillor Lewis (Video Timestamp 1:40)
NOTE: Bicycles, including E-Bikes, are generally considered vehicles. E-Scooters are different from bikes and e-bikes. Bikes & e-bikes can be ridden on most roads, bike lanes and designated multi-use pathways. They cannot be ridden on expressways, highways or any road with a no bicycle sign. You are prohibited from riding a bicycle on a sidewalk unless you are under the age of 14.
Watch the meeting at the “London Ontario City Council” Youtube channel
Electric kick-scooter is a stand-up scooter powered by an electric motor. They are designed for use by anyone at least 16 years old with a large deck in the centre upon which the rider stands. Riders under 18 years old must wear a helmet (16- and 17-year-olds).
London currently allows personal electric kick-scooters on certain highways, pathways and walkways or in a park (but not sidewalks, hiking trails and Environmental Significant Areas and natural parks).
Councillor Franke proposed an amendment where the pilot is extended until City of London presents data and learnings in March 2026. No data was available at the November 2025 meeting.
The initial participation in the E-Scooter pilot was to provide additional transportation options to Londoners. There are issues to address though.
- Eco-friendly as compared to cars
- Low cost transportation option
- Reduce congestion
- Health Benefits
- Last mile connectivity with public transit
- Safety Concerns
- Lack of Infrastructure
- Regulatory Challenges (licensing, enforcement)
Should you need to have insurance or a license to ride an e-kick scooter?
What constitutes a “ton” of complaints? or is this hijaking the narrative before the report is even complete?
Do you see more “bad behaviours” in scooters or vehicle drivers?