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San Antonio, TX Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Permit
Permit agreement required (§ 19-662)
Fleet cap
Capped by permit agreement
No-go zones
River Walk, plazas, sidewalks
Penalty
Class C misdemeanor, up to $500
Impound fee
$100 per vehicle

Summary

San Antonio requires any dockless scooter or e-bike company to register and hold a city permit agreement before charging riders. Fleet size is capped at the number the permit authorizes, and riding or parking is banned on the River Walk and downtown plazas.

§ 19-662(a): A person must register and obtain a permit agreement from the city, and pay any applicable fees, prior to providing a dockless vehicle ... for any compensation .... § 19-668(a): A person commits an offense if, within the city, the person operates or causes or permits the operation of a dockless vehicle service without a valid permit agreement issued under this article. ... (e) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor ... fined in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense.

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Full Breakdown

Under City Code Chapter 19, Article XIX (Ord. 2018-10-11-0803), no company may offer scooters or e-bikes for a fee without a permit agreement from the city and payment of the applicable fees (§ 19-662(a)). The director revokes permits for operators running more vehicles than the agreement authorizes (§ 19-663(c)(3)). Riding and parking are prohibited on the River Walk, Alamo Plaza, La Villita, Main Plaza and Market Square, and on all sidewalks (§ 19-661). Operators get one hour to move a wrongly parked vehicle before the city impounds it for a $100 fee (§ 19-664(f)).

Violations & Fines

Operating a dockless vehicle service without a valid permit agreement is a Class C misdemeanor, fined up to $500 per offense, with each day a separate offense (§ 19-668). Impound retrieval costs $100 per vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run shared scooters in San Antonio without a permit?
No. Operating a dockless vehicle service for any compensation without a valid city permit agreement is a Class C misdemeanor, fined up to $500 per offense, each day a separate offense (§ 19-668).
How many scooters can an operator deploy?
Only the number authorized in its permit agreement. Running more vehicles than authorized is grounds for the director to revoke the permit (§ 19-663(c)(3)).
Where are shared scooters banned?
Riding and parking are prohibited on the River Walk, Alamo Plaza, La Villita, Main Plaza, Market Square, and on all sidewalks (§§ 19-661(a)(5), (c)).

Sources & Official References

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