TOLEDO, Ohio — The City of Toledo, along with the micromobility company Veo, announced the return of electric scooters with spring around the corner. 

What You Need To Know

  • There are seated and standing scooters available

  • It costs $1 to unlock the scooters, then it costs 35 cents for the Astro standing scooter and 40 cents for the Cosmo seated scooter 

  • Riders must park them correctly and confirm that they did through the app

The scooters include both standing and seated models, which aim to provide comfort and convenience to residents looking to get around the city in a different way.

“Micromobility is no longer a novelty — it’s a critical part of how people move around cities, and Toledo is proud to be part of that shift,” Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said in a release. “By expanding access to convenient, affordable options like Veo, we’re making it easier for residents to choose sustainable transportation and connect to jobs, school, and everything our city has to offer."

According to a recent survey, 44% of riders in Toledo don't own or have access to a car, and 44% don't have a driver's license. More than 60% of riders said in the survey their car usage has declined because of the electric scooters, which many riders use to get to and from work or school. 

The electric scooters are part of Toledo's wider plan to expand bike infrastructure throughout the city. In 2024, Toledo added new bike lines and paths, including in the following areas:

  • Tremainsville (between Laskey and Alexis) – 2.57 miles of bike lanes
  • Collingwood (between Central and Hackett) – 0.58 miles of bike lanes
  • AWT (between Glendale and Detroit) – 2.24 miles of bike path
  • Greenbelt (Greenbelt and Galena intersection) – 0.05 miles of bike path

"Toledo is a prime example of how micromobility can transform urban travel, empowering people to move freely within their communities without relying on a car," Jeff Hoover, Veo’s, Director of Government Partnerships, said.

The scooters are for riders 18 and older and must download the Veo app to use, which is free to download. Riders will need scan the QR code on their chosen type of transportation. It coss $1 to unlock the vehicle, and then it costs 35 cents for the Astro standing scooter and 40 cents for the Cosmo seated scooter. 

The scooters must be parked upright, and if possible, in a corral or bike rack. Otherwise, they can be parked on the perimeter of the sidewalk outside of pedestrian pathways. Additionally, riders are required to take a photo of the scooter to ensure proper parking.

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