Micro-mobility

Micro-mobility such as e-Scooters and Personal Mobility Devices (PMD’s) are recognised as having potential to help progress the three major themes of the Launceston Transport Strategy 2020-2040. The three themes are; A Liveable Launceston, A Healthy Launceston, and A Connected Launceston.

Beam e-scooter service has ended

Beam's shared e-scooter service in Launceston ended on 14 July 2026.

The company has withdrawn from Tasmania following the City of Hobart's decision to transition to an all e-bike model. Without operating in Hobart, Beam has determined it is no longer commercially viable to continue providing e-scooters in Tasmania.

As a result, there are currently no shared e-scooters available in Launceston.

What's next?

The end of Beam's service means there will likely be a period without a shared micro-mobility service while the City of Launceston considers future options.

Council is using this opportunity to review how shared micro-mobility could best support the city and its community into the future.

What is Council investigating?

Council is exploring a range of options, including:

  • whether shared e-bikes could complement or replace e-scooters
  • what has worked in other Australian cities, including the City of Hobart's transition to an all e-bike model
  • the range of providers currently operating in the Australian market
  • opportunities to work with other Tasmanian councils to make shared micro-mobility services more commercially viable
  • how parking and designated storage areas can improve safety and reduce abandoned scooters or bikes
  • the role shared micro-mobility can play as an alternative transport option within Launceston's CBD.

This work will also consider how future services align with existing Council projects and strategies, including:

  • the Launceston City Heart Place Plan
  • the Two-Way Streets project
  • the CBD Bus Interchange project
  • the CBD Parking Review
  • the Tasmanian Government's Walk, Wheel, Ride Strategy
  • cycling infrastructure design guidelines.

Council will also engage with key stakeholders and the community, including local cycling groups, as part of this work.

When will a new service be available?

Council is currently investigating future options and has not yet selected a replacement provider.

The findings of this work will be presented to a future Council meeting, where Councillors will consider the future of shared micro-mobility services in Launceston.

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