Beaumont’s e-scooter program is changing hands this week as Lime takes over from Neuron, the city says. The transition means riders will need to download a new app when the green Lime scooters roll out later in the week.
The City of Beaumont announced that Neuron scooters were removed from local streets on Friday, July 3, 2026, and that Lime scooters are expected to be deployed sometime during the week of July 6. There will be a short gap with no e-scooters available in the city.
The change comes after Lime Technology Canada acquired Neuron Mobility Canada Ltd., giving Lime the go-ahead to run e-scooter services in 12 Canadian cities, including Beaumont. This is the first time the city’s pilot program has switched operators. The two-year test launched in late June 2025 with Neuron as the provider.
Riders who already have a Neuron account will not be able to use it on Lime scooters. Any credits or active subscriptions with Neuron will be refunded directly by the company. To ride with Lime, users need to download the Lime app and create a new account. As always, riders must be at least 16 years old, and those under 18 need a parent’s okay and have to wear a helmet. Helmets are strongly recommended for everyone.
The rules for riding in Beaumont stay the same. The program allows up to 100 e-scooters in town, with a top speed of 20 km/h on most routes. Speeds drop to 10 km/h along 50 Street between 52 Avenue and 50 Avenue, and to 15 km/h inside Four Seasons Park. Riders can use the scooters on shared sidewalks, paved pathways, and roads with limits under 50 km/h.
The city’s share of the pilot costs is about $14,000, which goes toward public engagement and basic setup like signs and parking areas. The operator covers everything else, including the scooters and day-to-day operations. The pilot is scheduled to wrap up in October 2026.
