Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Frankfurt Adds Two E‑Scooter Providers, Keeps Fleet Capped at 12,000

City oversight now uses designated parking plus a digital control tool to curb sidewalk obstruction.

Overview

  • Ride Movi will launch service on 4 October, with Ryder slated to join in February 2026, raising the field to six operators.
  • The overall quota remains fixed at 12,000 scooters, so each provider will hold a smaller share of the market.
  • A digital control system monitors fleet limits and parking compliance, and operators have one day to relocate flagged vehicles.
  • Residents can report misparked scooters via a Falschparker app, and more than 150 designated parking areas have reduced complaints.
  • Mobility councillor Wolfgang Siefert reports notable improvements for pedestrians, saying operators now remedy about two‑thirds of misparking cases within a day.