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Cranbrook, BC (December 8, 2025) – Another successful season in 2025 for the Bird Canada e-scooter pilot program, which operated in Cranbrook from April 1 to November 1, 2025. The program continued to see strong use across the community, with several key indicators maintaining similar levels to the 2024 season.

A report to Council at their regular meeting Monday highlighted steady usage and strong repeat ridership in 2025. 

Total rides increased by 3% in 2025, supported in part by a longer operating season that began two months earlier. While the number of unique riders decreased, those who used the service rode more often highlighting strong engagement from repeat users.

• Total Rides: 22,977 (up 3%)
• Unique Riders: 2,553 (down 20%)
• Average Rides per Rider: 9.0 (up 30%)
• Total Distance Travelled: 54,085 km (down 10%)
• CO₂ Saved: 4.67 tonnes (down 11%)

Ride data also shows a strong mix of trip types. Many riders used e-scooters for short trips within their neighbourhoods, while a significant number of users travelled longer distances across town. This suggests that e-scooters continue to provide both a fun recreation option and a practical micro-mobility choice for getting around Cranbrook. 

Learn more about the e-scooter pilot program at https://cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/public-works/e-scooter-pilot-program.

The Bird Canada e-Scooter service is set to return in spring 2026.