Starting this week, companies that offer shared dockless vehicles like electric bikes and scooters can apply for a permit to operate on public streets and sidewalks in Dallas next year.
The city’s Transportation and Public Works department announced the Shared Dockless Vehicle Program 2026-2027 permit application period in a press release on Tuesday. Companies that offer shared dockless vehicles are now eligible to apply.
According to the press release, the city intends to select up to three companies to issue permits for the 2026-27 permit cycle, in accordance with program rules adopted last May. No permit applications will be accepted after the April 6 deadline.
Newly permitted companies will be allowed to deploy up to 500 devices at service launch, with the potential for that number to increase incrementally every two months based on ridership and complaint numbers.
Permitted companies will be required to comply with the city’s scooter and bicycle parking regulations, including “No Ride Zones” like parks, plazas, and trails, as well as “Slow Ride Zones” like Deep Ellum, where riders must slow to 10 mph.
In order to cut down on sidewalk and street clutter, the city will limit the number of units companies can park on each block.
Companies interested in applying for a permit can do so on the city website here. Bird, Lime, and Spin were selected through a competitive process to operate during the 2025-26 permit cycle.
If residents see any other companies renting scooters, bicycles, or e-bikes on the street or sidewalk, they should contact the city at 214-670-6904 or DDOTPlanning@dallas.gov.
