George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Effective August 17, 2026, electric scooters (e-scooters) are not permitted on George Brown Polytechnic premises.
The restriction applies across George Brown campuses and facilities and includes operating, bringing, storing or charging e-scooters on George Brown property or inside our buildings.
The change in George Brown policy is intended to support the safety of students, employees and visitors and complements existing City of Toronto regulations governing e-scooters.
E-scooters in Toronto
The City of Toronto does not permit e-scooters to be operated on public roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, cycle tracks, trails, paths or parks.
Although e-scooters can be purchased in Toronto and are frequently seen throughout the city, that does not mean they are legal to operate on public property.
Students and employees should not use an e-scooter to travel to or between George Brown campuses and should make alternative transportation arrangements.
Accessibility and mobility devices
George Brown's restriction on e-scooters does not apply to mobility devices used by people with disabilities.
George Brown is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive environment and meeting its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Members of the community should not make assumptions about an individual's disability or their need to use a mobility device.
For questions related to accessibility or accommodations please visit Accessibility at George Brown.
What is not permitted?
E-scooters may not be:
operated on George Brown premises;
brought into George Brown buildings;
stored on George Brown premises; or
charged using George Brown facilities.
Mobility devices used by people with disabilities are exempt from these restrictions.
Planning your trip to campus
Students, employees and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and use legal transportation options when travelling to George Brown.
Options include public transit, walking, conventional bicycles and e-bikes that comply with applicable regulations.
For information about e-scooter regulations in Toronto, visit the City of Toronto's Electric Bicycles (E-Bikes) & E-Scooters webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are e-scooters illegal in Toronto?
Yes. The City states that e-scooters cannot legally be operated in Toronto. They cannot be operated on public streets, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, cycle tracks, trails, paths or parks.
Can I bring my e-scooter to George Brown?
No. E-scooters are not permitted on George Brown premises, including for riding, parking, storage or charging, subject to the accessibility exception described below.
What is the accessibility exception?
A device used by a person with a disability as a mobility device is not to be treated the same way as a recreational or personal e-scooter. George Brown will support accessibility and accommodation requirements and will work with the individual where clarification or accommodation is needed.
Does the exception mean anyone can identify an e-scooter as a mobility device?
No. The exception is intended for accessibility use by a person with a disability. Employees should not make assumptions about a person’s disability or challenge them for proof. Follow George Brown’s established accessibility and accommodation process.
Why is George Brown communicating this now?
The institution wants students and employees to have clear, consistent information about the rules that apply in Toronto and on George Brown premises, and to support a safe and accessible campus environment.
What should I use instead?
Choose a legal transportation option such as public transit, walking, a traditional bicycle or another permitted mode.