Micromobility License

The City of Hastings regulates micromobility services, such as shared e-scooters and e-bikes, to ensure safe operations, reduce sidewalk clutter and protect public rights-of-way. Any company or organization wishing to deploy shared micromobility devices in Hastings must obtain a Micromobility License from the City.

What is Micromobility?

Micromobility refers to lightweight, low-speed transportation devices intended for short-distance travel. This includes:

• Shared electric scooters (e-scooters)

• Shared electric bicycles (e-bikes)

• Dockless or station-based systems used by the general public

Privately owned devices used by individuals are not regulated under this license.

Who Needs a Micromobility License?

Any business or operator offering shared micromobility services in Hastings, such as e-scooter or e-bike rental fleets—must obtain a Micromobility Operations License from the City.

This includes:

• National or regional micromobility providers

• Local startups or pilot programs

Application Process

Submit City Application:

• Complete the Micromobility License Application

• Provide a deployment and operations plan including:

  • Number and type of devices proposed

  • Service area map (with preferred deployment zones)

  • Parking and rebalancing strategies

  • Procedures for device maintenance, retrieval and customer service

  • Plan to address sidewalk clutter, ADA access and public safety

Provide Required Documentation:

• Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Hastings as an additional insured

• Proof of compliance with data-sharing requirements (including real-time fleet and usage data)

• Contact information for a local operations manager

Pay the License Fee:

• Refer to the current City Fee Schedule for license and per-device fees

City Review & Approval:

• City staff will review the application, request revisions if needed and issue license approval upon full compliance

• Micromobility Sharing Services are required to enter into a License Agreement 

Operating Rules & Requirements

Micromobility operators must comply with:

• All City of Hastings ordinances and State traffic laws

• Designated parking zones and no-ride areas

  • On any sidewalk adjacent to that part of 2nd Street lying between Eddy Street and Bailly Street, except for electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined by Minn. Stat. Chapter 169.212.

• Safety regulations, including:

  • Device speed limits

  • Daily inspection and maintenance logs

  • Removal of inoperable or illegally parked devices within a set time frame

Devices must not block sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways or building entrances.

Data Requirements

License holders must provide:

• Must comply with the applicable registration requirements

• Must be equipped with technology such as GPS, that allows the Micromobility Vehicle to be located and tracked by the Micromobility Sharing Service

• Each Micromobility Vehicle must include contact information for the Micromobility Sharing Service

License Duration & Renewal

Micromobility Licenses are valid for one calendar year from January 1 - December 31. 
Operators must reapply annually and demonstrate compliance to renew their license.

Enforcement & Penalties

Failure to comply with the City's regulations may result in:

• Fines or administrative penalties

• Suspension or revocation of the micromobility license

• Immediate removal of devices from public right-of-way at the operator's expense