Grab your helmet, because e-scooters have arrived in Melbourne thanks to a 12-month trial between Port Phillip Council and the Cities of Melbourne and Yarra.

You may have noticed the bright orange and white electronic scooters popping up around town this month, as Melburnians test out a new way to travel around the three municipalities.

The trial is part of a Victorian Government program to understand how e-scooters can be safely incorporated into the community for the long term. 

Whether you want to scoot to work, ride from one location to another or just have fun, e-scooters provide an alternative, low-cost and sustainable way to travel through the region.

Lime and Neuron Mobility are delivering the trial as two of Australia’s leading micro-mobility operators known for their leadership and innovation in safety and sustainability. 

From 1 February, 1,500 e-scooters have been rolled out across the three cities with users able to get scooting by simply using their smartphone.

E-scooters will travel up to a maximum speed of 20 km/h on bicycle lanes, shared paths and low speed roads, and will not be allowed on footpaths. 

Riders must adhere to most of the same rules as bike riders, including wearing a helmet and slowing down to give way to pedestrians on shared paths. More at council