The Ultimate Guide to Electric Scooters in Mexico City + FREE Promo Codes!

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By Ryan Gargiulo

Last Updated: November 22nd 2019

Mexico City is known as one of the top cities in the world when it comes to traffic and congestion – as a matter of fact it is said that drivers in Mexico City lose an average of 58 hours of their time each year due to peak congestion.

Reducing Traffic with Electric Scooters Rentals in Mexico City

Cars have been a staple for many people’s daily commutes to and from their workplace; after all it’s a tool that’s been getting the job done for decades now.

But, have you ever wondered at what cost?

There are many modes of transportation available today and the majority of the vehicles on the road not only damage the environment but pose the risk of damaging our health as well.

Yes, the price one has to pay for convenience is the negative effects it brings about in our environment.

What if there was a mode of transportation that is both environmentally-friendly and convenient?

Why are electric scooters a great alternative to cars when commuting in CDMX?

Mix together all of the best things about commuting by bike, car, and by foot and you’ve got yourself an electric scooter.

Renting and riding electric scooters in Mexico City is a breeze – now you can avoid the chaotic traffic jams that paralyze the city on a daily basis and get yourself from point A to point B quickly and efficiently.

Fortunately, Mexico City isn’t the only city to begin to adopt the idea of reducing traffic by providing its citizens with the ability to rent electric scooters with a few simple taps of a smartphone.

Below, you’ll not only learn more about the electric scooters available for rent in Mexico City and why they’re so popular but you’ll also find a few Mexico City electric scooter promo codes at the bottom of this article which will give you the opportunity to score yourself a discount and test one out for yourself.

Grin Scooter Promo Code

Grin Scooters - Electric Scooters Mexico City
Grin Scooters

Grin Scooters are a fairly new company which offers electric scooter rentals exclusively in Mexico City.

While Grin is recognized as a startup company, they have proven to be a real asset to Mexico City by providing users with a new mode of transportation which cuts down traffic in the city and cuts hours of previously wasted time sitting in traffic each day.

Grin Scooter Cost

Unlock Fee: $10 MXN (includes 3 minutes of free ride time)

Price Per Minute: $2 MXN/min

Price Per Hour: $130 MXN (including unlock fee and 3 minute free ride credit)

Grin Scooter Promo Code: gNy1

The easiest way to get your first Grin scooter ride for FREE (up to 30 mins) is to click on the following link: https://l.ongrin.com/gNy1

How to add your Grin discount code:

  • Step 1. Click on the profile icon found on the top-left hand side of your app.
  • Step 2. Click on Add coupon.
  • Step 3. Enter my Grin promo code: gNy1
  • Step 4. Click apply and start your ride!
  • Note: This code is valid for Mexico City and anywhere else Grin operates.
Bird Scooters CDMX

Bird Scooters - Electric Scooters Mexico City
Bird Scooters

Bird Scooters are an electric scooter rental company that not only have a presence in CDMX but also worldwide — including locations in a wide variety of cities and universities across the United States.

Click here to find a list of locations where Bird is available outside of Mexico City.

Bird Scooter Cost

Unlock Fee: $20 MXN

Price Per Minute: $2 MXN/min

Price Per Hour: $140 MXN (including unlock fee)

Bird Scooter Promo Code: V47QU2

Get your first few Bird scooter ride FREE using the code shown above!

How to add your Bird promo code:

  • Step 1. Click on the menu icon found on the top-left hand side of your app.
  • Step 2. Click on Payment.
  • Step 3. Click enter code
  • Step 4. Enter Bird scooter promo code: V47QU2
  • Step 4. Click enter and enjoy your free ride!
  • Note: This code is valid worldwide.
Lime Scooter Promo Code Mexico City

Lime Scooters - Electric Scooters Mexico City
Lime Scooters

Lime Scooters are one of the many options when it comes to renting electric scooters in Mexico City as well as a variety of other destinations around the world.

Click here to find a list of locations where Lime is available outside of Mexico City.

Lime Scooter Cost

Unlock Fee: 10 MXN to unlock

Pricing Per Minute: 3 MXN/min

Price Per Hour: 190 MXN (including unlock fee)

Lime Scooter Promo Code: RBYSTNN

Get your first THREE Lime scooter ride unlocks for FREE using the code shown above!

How to add your Lime scooter discount code:

  • Step 1. Click on the menu icon found on the top-left hand side of your app.
  • Step 2. Click on “Wallet”.
  • Step 3. Under where it says Add a Promo Code, click the View button.
  • Step 4. Click Add Promo and proceed to enter my Lime scooter promo code: RBYSTNN
  • Note: This code is valid worldwide.
Movo Scooter Promo Code Mexico City CDMX

Movo Scooters

Movo Scooters are a newcomer to the CDMX scooter rental scene.

They company is based in Spain and they operate in Mexico City, Madrid, Bogota, Lima and Santiago.

Movo Scooter Cost

Unlock Fee: 10 MXN to unlock

Pricing Per Minute: 2 MXN/min

Price Per Hour: 130 MXN (including unlock fee)

Movo Scooter Promo Code: CQ7DAWFZ

Get your first Movo scooter ride for FREE using the code shown above!

How to add your Movo scooter discount code:

  • Step 1. Click on the menu icon found on the top-left hand side of your app.
  • Step 2. Click on “Free rides”.
  • Step 3. Under your personal promo code you’ll see a link that says “Have a promo code? Tap here!”
  • Step 4. Insert CQ7DAWFZ and click DONE.
  • Note: This promo code is valid in all cities that Movo operates in.

Electric Scooter Price Comparison

When you take these three companies and compare each one of them side-by-side — all of them have their pros and cons.

Price Comparisons (based on 1 hour usage):

  • Grin Scooters will be the cheapest option when compared to Bird and Lime at 140 MXN for the first hour
  • Lime Scooters will be the most expensive option at 190 MXN/hr.

That said, the most convenient electric scooter option in the city is always the one the scooter which is parked nearest to you.

You’ll also want to consider your final destination when choosing the right scooter to use as all three of these scooter rental companies have specified zones where you can pick-up and drop-off the scooters.

You can learn more about these zones by opening up the respective app of each scooter company and viewing the zones on the map.

Not seeing your zone on the map?

Well, the good news is that some of the companies also allow users to submit requests to expand their “scooter areas” to be able to access these scooters quicker and also benefit nearby communities.

How to Rent an Electric Scooter in Mexico City

The benefits of using an electric scooter in Ciudad de Mexico is the fact that finding one to ride is as easy as downloading and installing an app on your smartphone.

Once installed, finding an electric scooter to rent in Mexico City can be done with a few simple taps on your screen.

  1.  Locate a scooter on the map and navigate yourself to it.
  2.  Once you find the scooter, simply scan the QR code found on the handlebars of the scooter to unlock it.
  3.  With just a couple kicks of your foot to start the scooter, you’re on your way to your destination. It’s really that simple.

How to Earn Money Charging Electric Scooters in Mexico City

“You mean I can earn money and at the same time using these scooters?”

Well, yes.

The process works by using the electric scooter app to locate scooters in or around your area which need to be charged each night.

Once fully charge, you then drop the scooters in different locations near to you and you get paid — it’s as simple as that.

Note: Each electric scooter company offers different rates to their “chargers” or “juicers” (exclusive to Lime).

Below, you’ll find the links to apply to be a charger for all three electric scooter companies in Mexico City — Grin, Bird and Lime.

  1. Apply to Become a Charger for Grin
  2. Apply to Become a Charger for Bird
  3. Apply to Become a Juicer for Lime

The process of being a charger for any of the three electric scooter companies listed above is simple and a great way to earn a little extra side cash.

Conclusion

Electric scooters have become a new mode of transportation that answers the need for a change and one that has been long overdue.

Cars, trains, and motorbikes might seem to be the go to modes for transportation but the amount of these vehicles not only add towards traffic but also to the overwhelmingly high pollution levels in the city.

Be it for work, for class, or simply for leisure – the benefits an electric scooter reaps are both good for the community and the environment.

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