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Albuquerque, NM Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Fleet cap
1,000 small vehicles citywide
Permit application fee
$4,000 annually
Per-trip fee
$0.10 to the City
Motor-assist speed limit
15 mph maximum
Improper-parking fine
$250 per vehicle per day

Summary

Albuquerque requires every shared e-scooter and bike-share operator to get City approval, pay permit and per-vehicle fees, cap fleets at 1,000 units, and geofence areas the City marks off-limits to riding or parking.

When operating within the public right-of-way, every entity offering or managing small vehicles as part of shared active transportation service, including but not limited to bike-share and electric scooter-share programs, must comply with the requirements outlined in this section... Operators must comply with geofencing requests to prohibit vehicle use in locations prohibited by the City.

Source: Albuquerque Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-95: Current through Ordinance 2026-010, passed 4-6-2026).

Full Breakdown

Under ROA § 8-3-5-1 et seq., companies offering shared e-scooters or bikes in the public right-of-way need a City business license and right-of-way approval before deploying. Non-publicly funded operators pay a $4,000 annual permit application fee, $75 per vehicle annually, $40 per station, and $0.10 per trip. The City can require geofenced no-ride or no-parking zones on 48 hours' notice, and operators must build in-app warnings when a rider enters a restricted area. Fleets are capped citywide at 1,000 small vehicles, and motor-assist speed is limited to 15 mph.

Violations & Fines

Operators face permit revocation for non-compliance, plus a minimum $250-per-vehicle-per-day fine for failing to remove a damaged, abandoned, or improperly placed scooter within 24 hours of notice; general penalty under § 1-1-99 also applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can e-scooter companies ride anywhere in Albuquerque?
No. Operators must geofence areas the City designates as restricted and provide an in-app explanation of what happens if a rider enters a no-ride zone.
What if a rented scooter blocks a sidewalk?
The operator must remove it within 24 hours of being notified or face a fine of at least $250 per scooter per day; the City may also remove it directly.

Sources & Official References

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