Riders, who must be at least 16 years of age, can book an e-bike or scooter using the Neuron App with single trips costing $1.15 to unlock the e-scooter and 35 cents per minute thereafter.

More frequent users also have the option to purchase Neuron three-day, weekly and monthly passes.

“E-bikes include the same cutting edge safety features found on Neuron’s e-scooters: integrated helmets, geofencing control, a 911 emergency button, voice guidance, topple detection and a ‘Follow my Ride’ function,” a news release from Neuron stated.

E-bikes at Kin Beach in Vernon (Photo credit: Neuron Mobility

Vernon mayor Victor Cumming said it’s been exciting to watch residents and visitors embrace more sustainable forms of transportation to get around Vernon, explore the community, and visit local businesses.

“We have received many positive responses to the use of e-scooters in our community, and we look forward to seeing the impact that may be created by increased access to rental e-bikes,” said Cumming.

“The Greater Vernon Chamber is extremely excited to see Neuron Mobility add e-bicycles to its fleet as the roll out of e-scooters last year proved to be an extremely popular, eco-friendly way for residents and visitors to shop, dine and explore our community,” said Dan Proulx, Chamber general manager. “We are also thrilled that Neuron will use the Chamber’s Community Expo April 30 as a way of promoting safety when using e-scooters and e-bicycles.”

Neuron will host a #ScootSafe event on April 30 where community members can learn more about e-bikes and riding safely as part of the Chamber’s Community Expo at Kal Tire Place North from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Downtown Vernon Association called the Neuron e-bikes, like their e-scooter counterparts, an “effective, convenient and refreshing way to trek through our downtown area.”

“We are also pleased to see that the e-bikes even have a basket to accommodate any local shopping,” added the DVA.

Important riding rules and safety tips for e-scooters and e-bikes:

In Vernon Neuron riders must be 16 years old and above. Parental/guardian consent is required for riders under the age of 18.
Wearing a helmet is mandatory, there is one on every e-scooter and e-bike
E-scooter riding is allowed on bike lanes, multi-use pathways, empty sidewalks and roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or lower
E-bike riding is allowed on bike lanes, multi-use pathways, and roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or lower. E-bike riding is not permitted on sidewalks
One rider per e-scooter and e-bike, and no tandem riding with children
Do not put children or pets in e-bike baskets
Keep a safe distance from pedestrians and other vehicles – and give way to all pedestrians and mobility devices such as wheelchairs
Do not ride under the influence of alcohol or other substances
Always be aware and remove earphones
Park responsibly and don’t cause an obstruction. Riders are encouraged to use designated parking areas which can be found in the Neuron app.