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Fleet of e-scooters will be added to Nanaimo's e-mobility program

Nanaimo's city council approved adding 60 e-scooters to the BCAA Evolve e-bike share program starting in June 2025 to expand alternative transportation options.
This expansion followed a year-long pilot program of 80 e-bikes launched last May with 16 stations, which showed strong community use and low incidents of theft or vandalism.
David Holzer, Evolve's business development manager, cited data from other cities showing that e-scooters account for 94 percent of trips and replaced vehicle use in one-third to nearly half of trips.
Holzer highlighted a shift in transportation habits, noting many individuals are choosing these devices over driving cars, while data shows that 55 percent of trips include stops at local businesses, contributing to the community’s economy.
Despite concerns from Councillor Sheryl Armstrong about potential head injuries and abandoned scooters seen in Los Angeles, Nanaimo's system requires users to return devices to stations to ensure safety and order.

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