Micromobility sharing schemes in NSW

Shared e-bikes and e-scooters make it easier to travel short distances and connect to public transport.

These services are provided by commercial operators and allow people to hire a device for a trip and leave it at the end of their journey. Shared e-bikes and e-scooters are referred to as shared micromobility devices, and the services as micromobility sharing schemes.

Learn more about the broader rules for riding bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters in NSW.

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Micromobility sharing schemes

The NSW Government is introducing a new statewide framework for micromobility sharing schemes to improve safety, consistency and accountability across NSW.

Micromobility sharing schemes allow people to hire shared devices for short trips. These services can help people connect to public transport and travel locally without a car.

In NSW, shared micromobility devices are provided by private operators and are used in public places such as footpaths, shared paths and streets.

Reporting crashes, incidents and poorly parked devices

Learn how to report a crash, safety incident or poorly parked shared e-bike or shared e-scooter.

How sharing schemes work

Shared devices are owned and supplied by private companies, known as sharing scheme operators, or operators.
Devices are parked in public places, so they are easy for people to find and use.

Shared e-bikes are available in some parts of Greater Sydney.
Shared e-scooters are currently only permitted in designated trial areas under the Shared E-scooter Trial Program.

Learn about riding and parking shared devices in NSW, and how to report an incident or poorly parked device.

New rules for sharing scheme services

The use of shared devices has increased across NSW and Transport for NSW is committed to supporting more trips to be taken on a shared device.

While these services offer clear transport and environmental benefits, poorly parked devices have had an impact on safety and amenity in public spaces.

Until now, most sharing schemes have operated under voluntary arrangements that vary between council areas. This has made it difficult to manage issues consistently. There were consistent rules in place to ensure sharing scheme services met community expectations, and limited powers for councils and Transport for NSW to enforce safety standards.

To address this, the NSW Government is introducing a statewide regulatory framework for micromobility sharing schemes. In November 2025, the Road Transport and Other Legislation Amendment (Micromobility Vehicles and Smartcards) Bill 2025 passed through Parliament, and work is underway to establish related regulations.

What is changing?

The new rules introduce minimum standards for sharing scheme operators in NSW, which will be checked and enforced by Transport. These standards cover areas such as safety, insurance, data sharing and complaints handling.

Local councils and other public land managers will continue to play a key role in deciding how sharing schemes operate locally.

Role of councils and land managers

Under the new arrangements, councils and public land managers will have greater control over sharing schemes in their area, setting controls for operators through an authorisation. This includes the ability to:

set conditions for their local area
introduce no go zones or no-go zones
set specific parking arrangements.

Transport for NSW will continue to work with councils to support consistent implementation across NSW.

Managing parking and public space

Poorly parked shared devices can create safety risks and accessibility issues, particularly for people with disability, parents with prams and older pedestrians.

The new rules will establish better powers for local councils and State Government land managers to set and enforce parking arrangements.

This builds on existing initiatives such as the Shared e-bike parking pilot.

Councils also retain their existing powers under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 to manage devices that are unsafe, obstructive or left in one place for too long.

Learn more about reporting poorly parked shared e-bikes and shared e-scooters.

What this means for the community

The reforms will better balance the benefits of sharing schemes with the needs of the wider community.

For residents and pedestrians, this means:

clearer rules about where devices can be used and parked
improved safety and accessibility in public spaces
stronger accountability for operators.

For riders:

continued access to a flexible and affordable transport option
improved support for first and last mile travel.

Engagement and consultation

Between January and early May 2026, Transport for NSW engaged with stakeholders on the new regulatory framework for sharing schemes. The following documents were released:

You can view the consultation page at E-micromobility sharing schemes reform - Have Your Say.

Transport also hosted a public webinar to explain the proposed reforms and respond to questions from councils, operators and stakeholders. You can:

In previous years, Transport carried out workshops and briefings to inform policy development. You can view:

Key themes and questions raised through consultation, webinars and workshops are reflected in the proposed regulation, data guidance and parking guidance materials.

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