City and Veo Kick Off 2025 E-Scooter Season in Toledo
The City of Toledo, in partnership with Veo, officially launched the 2025 Veo season with a press conference highlighting the return of shared electric scooters to city streets. With spring on the horizon, Veo’s fleet of Astro standing scooters and Cosmo seated scooters is back, providing Toledo residents and visitors with a convenient, affordable, and sustainable way to get around.
“Micromobility is no longer a novelty — it’s a critical part of how people move around cities, and Toledo is proud to be part of that shift,” Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said. “By expanding access to convenient, affordable options like Veo, we’re making it easier for residents to choose sustainable transportation and connect to jobs, school, and everything our city has to offer."
As part of the city's continued investment in alternative transportation, Mayor Kapszukiewicz is also fulfilling his commitment to expanding bike infrastructure outlined in the Toledo Bike Plan.
In 2024, new bike lanes and paths were added across the city, improving connectivity and safety for cyclists:
Tremainsville (between Laskey and Alexis) – 2.57 miles of bike lanes
Collingwood (between Central and Hackett) – 0.58 miles of bike lanes
AWT (between Glendale and Detroit) – 2.24 miles of bike path
Greenbelt (Greenbelt and Galena intersection) – 0.05 miles of bike path
"Toledo is a prime example of how micromobility can transform urban travel, empowering people to move freely within their communities without relying on a car," Jeff Hoover, Veo’s, Director of Government Partnerships, said.
"With nearly half of our riders lacking access to a car, Veo provides a crucial transportation option for getting to work, visiting local businesses, and connecting with friends. As we kick off another season, we look forward to continuing our partnership with the City to expand access to sustainable mobility for all."
Veo’s Impact in Toledo
A recent survey of over 500 local riders reveals how Veo’s presence is shaping transportation habits in the community:
44% of riders do not own or have access to a car, and 44% do not have a driver’s license.
66% of riders say they have reduced their car usage thanks to Veo.
Commuting is the most popular trip type, with 51% of riders using Veo to get to and from work or school.
55% of riders say they choose Veo to reach their destination quickly and avoid parking hassles, traffic, or transit transfers.
How to Ride
Find your ride: Riders aged 18+ can locate vehicles using the free Veo app.
Unlock and go: Using the Veo app, riders scan a QR code and pay $1 to unlock the vehicle. Riders then pay $0.35 per minute for the Astro standing scooter and $0.40 per minute for the Cosmo seated scooter.
End your ride: Riders must park upright and, when possible, use a corral or bike rack. Otherwise, vehicles should be parked on the perimeter of the sidewalk outside of pedestrian pathways. Riders must take a photo in the app to confirm proper parking.
Special Promo
To celebrate the return of Veo, riders can receive $5 in free ride credit using promo code SPRING25 through April 30th.
Membership Programs
VeoPlus: Frequent riders can subscribe for discounted rates through the Veo app.
Ride Responsibly
Do:
✔ Wear a helmet
✔ Yield to pedestrians
✔ Park responsibly
✔ Have fun!
Don’t:
✖ Double ride
✖ Ride underage
✖ Ride on sidewalks
✖ Ride under the influence
For more information, visit veoride.com/toledo.
