Before the City of Milwaukee launched a permanent scooter program in 2024, the City conducted three pilot studies. 

 

2022-2023 Dockless Scooter Pilot Study

The 2022-2023 Dockless Scooter Pilot Study ran from September 1, 2022 - November 20, 2023. Three companies - Lime, Spin, and Veo - participated in the study. DPW conducted a thorough evaluation of the pilot study.

2022-2023 Dockless Scooter Pilot Study Report

 

2021 Dockless Scooter Pilot Study

The 2021 Dockless Scooter Pilot Study ran from June 1 - November 15, 2021. Three companies - Bird, Lime, and Spin - participated in the study. DPW conducted a public survey and a thorough evaluation of the pilot study.

2021 Dockless Scooter Pilot Study Report 

 

2019 Dockless Scooter Pilot Study 

The first Dockless Scooter Pilot Study was initiated on July 23, 2019. Three companies - Bird, Lime, and Spin - participated in the pilot study. The pilot study was authorized to run through December 31, 2019; however, all three companies removed their scooters by the end of November. 

DPW conducted a public survey and a thorough evaluation of the pilot study.

2019 Dockless Scooter Pilot Study Report