Shared e-scooter market analysis
Our electric scooter market analysis shows that interest in e-mobility in Poland continues to grow. Poles are increasingly switching from private cars and public transport to electrically powered vehicles. Electric mopeds, bicycles, skateboards and kick scooters are very popular.
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How big is the shared e-scooter market in Poland?
Data collected by Mobilne Miasto show that the Polish shared e-scooter market grew 2.5-fold within a year: from 19 thousand vehicles available in 39 cities in 2020 to more than 46 thousand vehicles available in 60 cities in 2021.
| Year | Number of e-scooters (thousand) | Number of cities |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | 39 |
| 2021 | more than 46 | 60 |
Most electric scooters are available in Poland's largest cities, which account for approx. 80% of the market:
| City | Number of vehicles (thousand) | Market share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | >10 | 22 |
| Tricity | almost 10 | 21 |
| Kraków | >6 | 13 |
| Poznań | 2.8 | 6 |
| Łódź | >2 | 5 |
| Wrocław | 2.1 | 4.5 |
| Szczecin | 2.1 | 4.5 |
| Lublin | >1 | 2.3 |
E-scooters are also present in smaller cities, e.g. Zielona Góra (300 scooters), Płock (180 vehicles) and Bytom (100 vehicles).
The largest electric scooter operators include:
| Operator | Number of vehicles (thousand) | Number of cities/towns | Market share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime | 12.8 | 19 | 28 |
| Bolt | 11.7 | 24 | 25 |
| Tier | >9.3 | 13 | 20 |
| Dott | 7.1 | 5 | 15.4 |
| blinkee.city | 3.8 | 35 | 8.3 |
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What are the rules for riding e-scooters in Poland?
Under the Polish Highway Code, e-scooters may be ridden on cycle paths at up to 20 km/h, children under 10 may not use them in public places, and minors need a cycling licence.
According to the Polish Highway Code, an electric scooter is an electrically powered, two-axle vehicle with handlebars, without a seat or pedals, designed to carry only the rider.
E-scooters can be ridden by adults and by minors, but minors need a cycling licence (karta rowerowa). Children under the age of 10 may not use e-scooters in public places at all. Under the code, an electric scooter may be ridden on a separate cycle path or cycle lane at up to 20 km/h. If there is no cycle path but the speed limit on the road is 30 km/h, the scooter must be ridden on the road. Here, too, the speed limit for e-scooters is 20 km/h. If neither is available, riders may use the pavement, but they must take particular care and give way to pedestrians. The scooter's speed should be similar to walking pace (approx. 7 km/h).
New rules on penalties for traffic offences came into force at the start of 2022, and they also apply to electric scooters. The penalty depends on the offence.
| Offence | Fine (PLN) |
|---|---|
| Exceeding the speed limit by more than 30 km/h | not less than 800 |
| Blocking or obstructing traffic by the driver of a motor vehicle | from 500 |
| Failing to give way to a pedestrian | 1,500 |
| Overtaking on a pedestrian crossing | 1,500 |
| Breaking the ban on riding on the pavement or on a pedestrian crossing | 1,500 |
| Failing to exercise due care or causing danger by an offender under the influence of alcohol | not less than 2,000 |
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How did COVID-19 affect the shared e-scooter market in Poland?
Despite the pandemic, the supply of e-scooters rose by 100% in 2020: by the end of the season, 12 operators offered 18.7 thousand e-scooters in almost 40 cities.
Despite the restrictions introduced by the Polish government in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic, the shared electric scooter market grew very fast in 2020. Our electric scooter market analysis showed that operators expanded their e-scooter services to many smaller towns in Poland. By the end of the season, 12 operators were active in the market, offering 18.7 thousand e-scooters in almost 40 cities, which means a 100% increase in the supply of these vehicles compared with the previous year.
Author: Dominika Będkowska
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Source: MarketHub, "Shared e-scooter market analysis", markethub.pl, 01.2022