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DDOT Announces New Regulations to Strengthen Shared Micromobility Safety, Accessibility, and Operator Accountability

(Washington, DC) — Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) issued final regulations instituting fines for operators who violate shared micromobility rules and modifying the program structure for eligible low-income users of shared fleet devices. These changes reflect DDOT’s commitment to ensuring greater accountability across the District’s shared micromobility program, improving accessibility, and strengthening public safety.

“Shared micromobility is a fast-growing segment of the District’s transportation network, and DDOT is committed to ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable multimodal transportation options for our residents and visitors,” said Director Kershbaum. “As the program grows, we recognize the importance of strengthening safety measures, improving compliance, and holding operators accountable. We’re excited to implement forward-looking regulations that recognize the expanding popularity of micromobility and promote sustainable growth.”

The rulemaking strengthens DDOT’s oversight over shared micromobility operators by establishing fines for program violations, including improper device parking, failure to promptly relocate improperly parked devices, obstruction of pedestrian access routes and bike lanes, and failure to meet required fleet deployment standards. Fines up to $100 are intended to improve compliance by incentivizing operators to take greater responsibility for their fleets.

The new regulations also update the low-income customer plan (LICP) by establishing a monthly credit of 300 non-cumulative minutes, plus a 50% discount when the limit expires. Effective immediately, operators will begin transitioning LICP account holder plans to reflect the new program structure. This approach allows users to flexibly manage their subsidized travel on micromobility devices and mirrors the Capital Bikeshare low-income customer program.

DDOT will be issuing additional micromobility regulations in the coming months to address public comments submitted in response to the September 4, 2026, proposed rulemaking. The next set of regulations will include vehicle speed and sidewalk riding, permit application process and term updates, and performance thresholds for fleet increases. Together, these efforts will help DDOT advance safety standards, strengthen operator accountability, and support the responsible growth of shared micromobility. 

For more details on DDOT’s Shared Fleet Devices Program and information regarding permit deadlines and schedule, please visit https://sharedmobility.ddot.dc.gov.

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