Lyon keeps dockless scooters… under certain conditions!

Dott and Tier Mobility secure a new 4-year lease, but Lyon requests more efforts from them.

While they are clearly under scrutiny in Paris, and they are beginning to attract the disapproval of Marseille’s elected officials, electric scooters for shared use are saved in Lyon, at least for a few more years. The municipality has just announced that it is renewing its trust in Dott and Tier Mobility. But it is asking them to implement stricter rules.

This decision comes after a new call for tenders, which received applications from 8 operators. The two winners will see their new lease officially start in March 2023 and end 4 years later.

“Shared electric scooters are an important part of the mobility transition, providing solutions for residents and visitors. The two selected operators will offer comprehensive services with particular attention to user and non-user safety, public space organization, and the sustainability of the vehicles,” declared Valentin Lungenstrass, deputy mayor of Lyon responsible for mobility.

Better regulation of shared scooters in Lyon

Lyon has asked Dott and Tier Mobility to register their vehicles. The city allows them to directly impose fines on users who commit infractions. Additionally, the two operators will need to implement a beginner mode limited to 15 km/h, as well as advantageous pricing for those wearing a helmet. A new pricing system called “don’t worry” or “pause” will also be introduced. The Lyon municipal authorities hope this will reduce the number of users running red lights.

In parallel, Dott and Tier Mobility have committed to installing new sensors to better monitor sidewalk riding and riding in pairs. Their service will also evaluate user responsiveness at night to ensure that users are not intoxicated.

Another important point: creating new designated parking areas within the city and requiring scooters to be parked in these locations. Users will need to send a photo to prove they followed this rule. Finally, the municipality asks Dott and Tier to take several measures to reduce their ecological impact, and to employ all their staff officially.

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