Electric scooter in Munich: the rules, options and costs
Since 2019, electric scooters have been allowed in Germany. Shortly after, it also became possible in Munich to use an electric shared scooter as a tourist. Discover here the possibilities, costs and the rules you need to consider as an e-scooter driver.
The rules for using an e-scooter in Munich
Do you go out with the e-Tretroller, or electric scooter, in Munich? Then in most cases you will follow the same rules as cyclists. In addition, keep in mind the following exceptions:
- The minimum age to use an e-scooter is 14 years;
- There is no driving licence requirement;
- The use of a helmet is not compulsory, but is advised;
- You must ride your e-scooter on the cycle path, if there is one. Otherwise, you use the carriageway;
- Driving in pedestrian areas or on the pavement is prohibited;
- Alcohol is banned for young people up to 21 years of age. For those aged 21 or over, the maximum limit is 0.5 promille.
This is how to use a share scooter as a tourist
Tourists can easily rent an electric scooter in Munich. The vehicles are scattered throughout the city and you activate them with a mobile app. This goes as follows:
These shared-scooter providers operate in Munich
The five largest providers in Munich are Bird, Bolt, Lime, Tier and Voi. Each provider has its own app and charges its own fees:
Bird
Cost: £0.86 for unlocking and £0.17 per minute for using it
Bolt
Cost: no charge for unlocking and £0.13 per minute for using it
Lime
Cost: £0.86 for unlocking and £0.17 per minute for using it
Tier
Cost: £0.86 for unlocking and £0.17 per minute for using it
Voi
Cost: £0.86 for unlocking and £0.17 per minute for using it
This is how you benefit from free rides
Share-scooter providers allow drivers to benefit from free credit in the form of free rides. In the mobile app, you will find a personal referral code that you can share with someone else.
If that person uses your code to rent an e-scooter, you will receive free credit. Here’s how it works:
