Electric scooter in the Czech Republic: the rules and costs
Would you like to take an elektrická koloběžka, or electric scooter, out and about in the Czech Republic? Several share scooter providers make this possible. Here you can read what rules you need to take into account and how to easily rent an electric scooter.
What are the rules for using an e-scooter in the Czech Republic?
In the Czech Republic, as a driver of an electric scooter, you follow the same traffic rules as cyclists. You use the cycle path and if that is not possible, you can ride on the carriageway. In addition, the following rules apply:
- There is no minimum age for riding a share scooter;
- There is no driving licence requirement;
- The speed limit is set at 25 km/h;
- The use of a helmet is compulsory for children up to 18 years old;
- You are not allowed to drive on the pavement. Children under 10 are allowed to ride on the pavement if they do not disturb pedestrians when doing so;
- There is an absolute alcohol ban on riding an e-scooter.
How do you use a share scooter as a tourist?
To rent an electric share scooter in the Czech Republic, several providers offer their services through a mobile app. This goes as follows:
Which shared-scooter providers operate in the Czech Republic?
Each city or municipality has its own agreements with share-scooter providers. The largest providers in the Czech Republic are:
| City | Providers |
| Boskovice | Bolt |
| Brno | Bolt, Lime |
| Frýdek-Místek | Bolt |
| Hradec Králové | Bolt |
| Liberec | Bolt |
| Mladá Boleslav | Bolt |
| Olomouc | Bolt |
| Ostrava | Bolt |
| Pardubice | Bolt |
| Pilsen | Lime |
| Prague | Bolt, Lime |
| Prostějov | Bolt |
What are the costs?
Each provider sets its own charges. The fee is usually made up of a starting fee and a per-minute fee. On average, you pay £0.88 for unlocking the scooter and £0.13 cents per minute for using it.
For a 15-minute ride, you will then pay £2.86.
Benefit from free rides
Want to ride a share scooter even more inexpensively? Many providers allow users to share a ‘referral code’ with others. You can find this personal code in the mobile app.
Share this code with another person and benefit from free rides in the following way:
