To summarize. If you find the electric scooter is for you and will use them frequently. The best option is getting your own. There are finance deals as low as 35 USD/ month for 12 months on an e-scooter at around 420 USD. Or why not go for one of the best scooters on the market like Whidewheel at 88 USD/12 months. This will provide you with a much better e-scooter at that price. Performance and quality will be on another level. You can choose from a lot of different scooter companies and make sure you get one that is perfect for your area and your specific needs.

Below is a recap of how the majority of the rental scooter apps work and how to use it.

1. Download app for iOS or Android

2. With your phone number, email or through Facebook, create a user.

3. A map will appear and nearby e-scooters will show up in the app.

4. To see more details tap a scooter or zoom in – you can check the status of each scooter like battery charge and on some apps, you can even reserve the scooter if you’re in a hurry and want to make sure you get it (this will cost you per minute).

5. Add your credit card details in the app settings.

6. When you’re ready to rent an e-scooter close to you, tap the button to unlock it.

7. Scooters are unlocked via the QR code located in the middle of the handlebar.

8. You may need to scan your driver’s license the first time depending on your location.

9. Most rentals all use kick and go feature, meaning it wont start until you kick forward and then hit the throttle.

10. Acceleration is to the right and brake on your left. The brakes differ between the company scooter models, some use a break similar to your everyday bike that goes by wire to your brake caliper. Otherwise use a motor brake and a foot brake on the back wheel.

11. When you are done riding, make sure to park the scooter in an approved area, most apps will notify you if you can park in the area or not and some won’t even let you finish your ride until parking in an approved area.

12. Once parked, open your app and close the ride, most apps will ask for an image to finish the ride as well to make sure you parked it in an orderly fashion and that the scooter is in good condition.

13. You’ll get a summary of your ride including the cost, time and range travelled.