Are Electric Scooters Legal in San Antonio?

The Center City Development & Operations Department contracts with just two operators—Bird and Veo—and caps each at 1,000 devices (2,000 total) while prohibiting sidewalk riding, requiring riders to use bike lanes when available, and routing complaints through 311. Veo took over Razor’s permit in fall 2025 with both seated (Cosmo) and standing (Astro) scooters, so you’ll see more adaptive vehicles in the core, but they still have to park clear of doorways, ramps, and driveways. Beyond rentals, the City launched a 2025 sustainability pilot that gives up to 244 income-qualified residents $1,000 vouchers toward e-bikes if they complete a safety class, collect ride data, and keep the bike for at least a year, signaling that micromobility will keep expanding even with vehicle caps downtown. Obey the no-sidewalk rule, park in designated zones to avoid impound fees, and use the operator hotlines or 311 to report blocked paths.