Scoot and Scootaround Team to Offer On-Demand Accessible Mobility in San Francisco
November 18th, 2021
When it comes to safely and effectively providing accessible mobility on-demand, an experienced partner makes all the difference. (more…)
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Scooter Safety by Vision Zero and SFMTA
September 14th, 2021
Vision Zero and the SFMTA have partnered to create this helpful and fun video to remind everyone how to be safe riders. Do your part to keep SF a great place for everyone! (more…)
Proudly Supporting Organizations Who Stand Up for Pride
June 7th, 2021
Scoot and Bird believe in providing eco-friendly transportation for everyone. Those last two words are important because they reinforce the fact that discrimination and exclusion have no place here. That’s why this Pride Month, we’re proud to once again support and help raise awareness of organizations who are standing up for the LGBTQ+ community. (more…)
Scoot Adds “Beginner Mode” to Increase Safety for New Riders
May 25th, 2021
Beginner Mode is a gentle acceleration option that lets riders gradually work their way up to full speed on Scoots.
How to Scoot: An Updated 2021 Beginner’s Guide for Scooting
May 25th, 2021
All you need to know to safely ride, park, and enjoy the benefits of Scoot. (more…)
Scoot and Bird are Offsetting All GHG Emissions Associated With Our Scooters in 2020
April 19th, 2021
Scoot and Bird are proud to be among the lowest-carbon transportation options available today. In order to lead micromobility into a completely sustainable future, however, we know we must continue to improve. (more…)
How to be a pro parker – and prevent a $5 fee!
April 13th, 2021
The locks on our scooters work great to keep them out of the way and ready for the next rider. With spring in the air, we want to share our updated guidelines for safely parking and ending your ride. (more…)
Free rides to vaccination centers in SF
March 29th, 2021
As vaccination efforts across San Francisco continue, Scoot is offering two free rides for people to get to and from their appointments. (more…)
Scoot Network Update // Spring 2021
March 23rd, 2021
Lots to share this month! Read on for spring updates. (more…)
Free Rides for SF Teachers as They Head Back to Their Classrooms
March 15th, 2021
This April, SF teachers and staff are heading back into the classroom to begin teaching. The team at Scoot wants to say thank you—and to help. (more…)
Scooters Drive Significant Spending in Cities, New Emory Study Finds
March 11th, 2021
As countries look to rebuild, recover and spur economic growth in the wake of COVID-19, a new study from Emory University finds that e-scooter programs drive significant consumer spending in cities. (more…)
Adaptive Scooter FAQ
February 4th, 2021
What is an adaptive scooter? While our classic kick scooters are ridden standing, our adaptive scooters have a seat to ensure more people are able to use our service. If you have any questions or feedback on the vehicle or program, please reach out to us at hi@scoot.co. (more…)
Meet our Adaptive Scooters!
January 4th, 2021
As part of our mission of providing “Electric Vehicles for Everyone” Scoot has adaptive vehicles available to accommodate disabled riders. We have been running a monthly rental program for over a year and are excited to now offer the vehicles in the app for the first time. (more…)
A Holiday Thank You Letter
December 15th, 2020
To our entire Scoot and Bird community, I hope this note finds you in good health and, for those who are able, safely surrounded by loved ones. (more…)
5 Essential Tips for Safe Winter Scooting
December 14th, 2020
Winter weather may make for a great holiday photo backdrop, but when it comes to micromobility it means one more important reason to be prepared and stay vigilant while on the street. Keep yourself and your community protected this season with these 5 essential tips for safe winter scooting. (more…)
SOMA West CBD + Scoot Community Day
November 13th, 2020
This week, Scoot partnered with the new SOMA West Community Benefit District (CBD) to host a neighborhood cleanup around the Scoot office and garage on Howard Street. The team came together for an afternoon of garbage removal and community engagement. (more…)
Free rides on election day to help get riders to the polls!
October 6th, 2020
Scoot joins NABSA for Roll to the Polls ahead of 2020 Election (more…)
Bike to Wherever Day
September 15th, 2020
Scoot is sponsoring SF Bike Coalition's Bike to Wherever Day this year! (more…)
Free Rides for Teachers to Start the School Year
August 27th, 2020
This year, millions of teachers and families are struggling to work through the academic challenges posed by COVID-19. The team at Scoot wants to say thank you—and to help. (more…)
Pride Scoots Are Here!
June 17th, 2020
This year, Scoot is honoring Pride month by rolling-out limited edition rainbow kick scooters in San Francisco! (more…)
Scoot Community Mode
May 31st, 2020
Tell us what's wrong We work hard to ensure that our vehicles are always parked well and ready to ride. If for some reason there is an issue or a collision, please follow the instructions below to submit a report to us at hello@scoot.co. Your report will help us to improve operations within the community and keep everyone safe and happy on the road. Thank you! (more…)
Scoot is back in San Francisco!
May 20th, 2020
SCOOT RESUMES SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO Free Rides for Healthcare Workers Supports Essential Trips (more…)
Scootin’ into February
February 6th, 2020
Three months in on our new SF kick scooter permit, we're sharing updates on what we've been up to! (more…)
Meet our new San Francisco fleet
January 30th, 2020
It’s time to celebrate because the newest kick has landed...in San Francisco. (more…)
Cash Pay For All Riders
December 20th, 2019
We believe that everyone should have access to equitable and accessible transportation. Our teams at Scoot have been working on an improved payment option for Scoot Kick riders, which we’re pleased to announce starts rolling out today. ❤️⚡ Introducing, cash pay. (more…)
Winter Riding Tips
December 19th, 2019
Keeping our riders, and the communities we operate in, safe is our #1 priority. And with changing weather patterns and unpredictable storms, it’s important to follow key safety tips. Keep these in mind while Scooting and share them with a friend while you’re at it! Let’s all stay safe this winter. (more…)
Scoot in the Community: Winter Wonderland
December 13th, 2019
The holiday season is officially here and Scoot is ready to spread some holiday cheer! We like to reflect during this time of year and think about ways we can give back to the community we so value and appreciate. ‘Tis the season, right? (more…)
Scoot’s Rider Promise
November 4th, 2019
Scoot’s Rider Promise has arrived and we can’t wait to introduce you! (more…)
How to Cut Ride Hail Use by 50%
October 22nd, 2019
Electric Mopeds are a Decongestant for City Streets. Everyone in a city is wants to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. That’s the main reason why so many new modes of transportation have taken off in the last few years. The best of these new modes offer people something better and more efficient than taking a car, but still help them to quickly get where they need to go. The worst of them make people want to use cars more, adding to the city’s congestion and pollution. (more…)
Meet the Scoot Team
October 10th, 2019
Meet some of the faces behind Scoot in San Francisco.
Maitland, Sr. Vehicle Engineer at Scoot.
(more…)7 planes para hacer en Barcelona en octubre
September 29th, 2019
¡Hey, Scootlover! Octubre lo tiene todo. El tiempo aguanta, los colores del otoño empiezan a llenar la ciudad y la cantidad de turistas ha bajado notablemente. Y como cada mes, te proponemos nuestros planes Scoot para aprovechar los 31 días al máximo. ¿Te apuntas a estos planes? (more…)
Introducing Community Mode!
September 26th, 2019
San Francisco is our home. For the last 7 years, we’ve lived here, played here, and made it easier for our friends to get around. (more…)
Meet the Scoot Team
September 20th, 2019
Meet some of the faces behind Scoot in San Francisco Ever since Scoot was founded in 2012, a positive and inclusive culture was cultivated. This was formed by celebrating each other and our contributions on a weekly basis. (more…)
Highlight Series: Vignesh Swaminathan from Crossroad Lab
September 16th, 2019
This month, we hosted a micro-mobility safety roundtable at Scoot’s San Francisco headquarters, bringing together 30 leading Bay Area medical professionals, researchers, city agency representatives, and advocates. (more…)
Scoot & Sunday Streets: Tenderloin
September 13th, 2019
This past Sunday, Scoot took to the streets (Sunday Streets, actually) and headed to the Tenderloin! It was a beautiful day filled with meeting new people and spending time with old friends. (more…)
A year of Kicks
September 11th, 2019
Can you believe it's been almost a year since Scoot rolled out kick scooters in San Francisco? And oh, what a year it's been! Here are a few of the amazing things that our riders have accomplished since we launched kick scooters in SF: (more…)
Vuelta al… deporte con Scoot 🏃♀️
September 4th, 2019
Te mueves en Scoot porque es divertido y práctico. Y para esos días en los que no tienes ni tiempo para ir al gimnasio y ponerte en forma haciendo deporte, una vuelta en eBike de Scoot te mantiene activo. (more…)
Scoot’s 2019 rider survey results are in!
September 3rd, 2019
At Scoot, we are proud of the mobility options we provide our riders, helping them to get where they need to go, in a fun, fast and affordable way. In a survey of nearly 3,000 riders we ran as part of our permit to operate in San Francisco, 87% of respondents reported liking or loving our kicks, and 98.3% liking or loving our motos. (This survey is from before we launched our new fleet of Scoot kicks, and we’re sure the number would be even higher now!). (more…)
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