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Cranbrook, BC (March 24, 2025) – The City has partnered with Bird Canada for another year as part of the BC Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program to offer alternative transportation options for residents and visitors throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Up to 100 e-Scooters will once again be available across popular areas of the community such as Downtown Cranbrook and Rotary Park starting Tuesday, April 1 until November 2025, weather permitting.

Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, the e-Scooters are accessible as part of the ongoing Kick Scooter Pilot Program, governed by the BC Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Regulation. 

Bird Canada is a Canadian-owned and operated company that offers residents, locals, as well as regional, national, and international visitors, a new way to get around the community that is sustainable and uses the most innovative last-mile mobility solutions for urban areas. Bird Canada is the leading Canadian micromobility provider that operates an electric vehicle-sharing program.

To maintain public safety, additional safety features are included with each e-Scooter. With a maximum speed of 24 km/h, the scooters will only be accessible to users over the age of 16, requiring riders to take selfie in the Bird app to activate the e-Scooter. All riders must wear a helmet when operating an e-Scooter, and must not ride an e-Scooter on the sidewalk. Helmets are provided with each e-Scooter and are frequently cleaned by the Bird Canada team, although riders may also use their own helmets.

The same regulations for privately-owned e-Scooters in the City of Cranbrook apply to Bird Canada’s e-Scooter fleet. All riders must abide by the City’s local bylaws and provincial regulations.

Any concerns, issues, or problems regarding the Pilot Program, safety, or improper use can be directed to the Bird Canada team at [email protected] or via the Bird app’s “community” mode. Additional information can also be found on the Bird app for Android users on Google Play, or for Apple users on the Apple App Store.

To learn more about Bird Canada visit birdcanada.ca/ or to learn more about the safety guidelines and regulations visit the BC Government website at gov.bc.ca/.