Mexico City grants scooters provisional operating permits until August 31

Scooter companies Lime, Jet, and Whoosh can continue operating in Mexico City after the Secretariat of Mobility (Semovi) extended their provisional permits until August 31. This extension follows the conclusion of a 60-day pilot program. The permits come with strict conditions for parking and usage.

Vehicles must be parked upright on firm surfaces without impeding pedestrian flow. Semovi emphasizes the need to guarantee universal accessibility, especially for individuals with disabilities. Specific areas where scooters are prohibited from obstructing include sidewalks, pedestrian and cyclist crossings, building entrances, bus stops, green spaces, and roadways.

Previously, scooters were removed from the Cuauhtémoc mayoralty due to numerous complaints about blocked sidewalks and public areas. To ensure compliance, companies must provide Semovi with real-time updated maps of their scooter locations and arrival points. This allows the agency to verify that scooters do not interfere with public services, pedestrian and cyclist mobility, public or cargo transport, or construction zones.