Seasonal scooter rental stand

Tourists, cottage and campground guests, and locals looking for a fun way to get around in summer.

Hourly and daily rental fees, with extras such as helmet and lock add-ons, group bookings and multi-day deals.

• Customer service and clear safety briefings
• Basic scooter maintenance and charging routines
• Organising bookings and fleet availability

• Rules for e-scooters and mopeds differ by province and municipality, so check where they can legally be ridden and whether the rental model is allowed locally
• Mopeds and faster scooters may need registration, plates and a driver's licence, so check with your provincial transport ministry
• Rental fleet insurance (commercial general liability plus fleet cover) can be costly and hard to find, so get quotes before buying scooters
• Business or vendor licence, and permission to operate on public land or private property
• Short season in much of Canada, so plan your costs around a few busy months
• Injury risk and damage waivers, ask a lawyer to check your agreement

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the size of your fleet, the type of stand and your insurance. Get insurance quotes before buying scooters, as cover can be costly.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on location, fleet size and demand. The estimate assumes at least about 25 hours a week. The season is short in much of Canada, so plan around a few busy months.

Check where e-scooters and mopeds can legally be ridden, as rules differ by province and municipality, and whether registration, plates or a driver's licence are needed. Also check fleet insurance, business or vendor licences, permission to operate, and have a lawyer review your waiver.