Shared Micromobility in NACTO Member Agencies: 2025 Trends

In 2025, people took 150 million trips on shared bikes and scooters in NACTO member cities¹, cementing shared micromobility as an integral form of public transportation in North America.

Ridership continues to grow across every member city with a shared micromobility system—even as fares rise. E-bikes and scooters are incredibly popular, and pedal bikes remain a vital and affordable option for everyday travel.

However, this growth does not guarantee sustainability or stability. As fleets electrify and operating costs climb, most cities and public agencies are not keeping pace with the staffing or funding these systems need.

To ensure that shared micromobility remains a reliable, affordable transportation option, cities can consider:

• Funding shared micromobility like public transit. Shared micromobility systems need public funding to remain sustainable. This investment means more support staff, more (and better-maintained) bikes and scooters, effective community programming, and fare subsidies for a wider swath of riders—all vital to the continued success of affordable transit.
• Re-evaluating agency staffing structures. Currently, many staff manage shared micromobility programs while splitting their time with other competing responsibilities. To meet the continued growth and demand for these programs, cities should invest in internal capacity and external support.
• Balancing e-bike growth with pedal bikes in station-based systems. Pedal bikes remain popular among riders and are the most affordable option for community members.
• Using contract language to hold operators accountable for e-scooter and hybrid systems. Contracts are valuable tools for enforcing a city’s affordability and equitable distribution goals.