European micromobility operator Dott has won a three-year contract from the city of Milan in Italy to provide 2000 e-scooters and 2000 e-bikes.

Following recent wins in Rome and Turin, the contract validates Dott’s position as the top shared micromobility operator in Italy. The renewed service will cover an expanded area further out beyond the city centre, helping more people choose sustainable travel across the city.

The e-scooter fleet will be formed of Dott’s fully refurbished vehicles, which have undergone a complete renovation, avoiding the emissions from manufacturing and transporting new vehicles. Dott’s e-scooters have been dismantled by a team of specialists, before being repaired and rebuilt. A larger, more stable, 28cm rear wheel has been fitted, in addition to the 30.5cm front wheel, to increase safety and provide a more comfortable ride.

Dott will provide e-bikes fitted with child seats as part of its fleet, helping families travel sustainably. Some cargo bikes will also be available for those with luggage or shopping.

“Shared scooters and bikes are a highly valued service in Milan, which provide a connection to public transport for many people,” said Arianna Censi, mobility councillor for the city of Milan. “We have chosen to continue supporting the service through this new tender because this transport ensures people can move around without using a private car, and benefits all citizens through reduced road congestion and improved air quality.”

Andrea Giaretta, general manager for Italy at Dott, added: “We are proud to have been trusted once again by the city of Milan to deliver a safe and reliable service, in a responsible way. This win establishes Dott as the leading operator in Italy, with over 15,000 vehicles available in all the main Italian cities. Our truly multimodal service, offering both e-scooters and e-bikes, ensures we can best support public transport to help increase a shift from cars to more sustainable travel.”

Parking will be available only at allocated parking spots, defined by the city authorities, with riders having to upload a photo of their parked vehicle to end their trip.

Dott (ridedott.com) is a European micromobility operator founded by Henri Moissinac and Maxim Romain, with the mission to free cities with clean rides for everyone. Dott operates more than 40,000 e-scooters and 10,000 e-bikes in cities in Belgium, France, Israel, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK. The company has a staff of over 600, with its main teams in Amsterdam, London and Paris.