Spin Electric Scooters

Looking for affordable, convenient ways to get around campus? Try a Spin scooter! This dockless scooter share system lets you find and unlock a nearby scooter from your smartphone. Travel around campus without having to return the scooter to its original location. Hours of scooter operation are 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week.

How to Ride

Learn how to ride safely
Download the Spin App ( iOS | Android )
Use the app to locate a scooter
Scan the QR code on the scooter to begin your trip
End your trip in a safe area.

Helpful Tips for a Safe and Successful Ride

Always Wear a Helmet – You can get one free just for taking Spin’s safety quiz!
Ride Responsibly – Be mindful of other riders, pedestrians, and cyclists.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Always keep both hands on the scooter handlebar.
- Don’t wear earbuds or headphones when operating a scooter.
- Use caution at intersections.
- Don’t operate a scooter while impaired.
Avoid Stunt Riding – Scooters are fast and fun, but please leave stunts to the professionals.
One Rider Per Scooter – Please keep your scooter to yourself.
Show Respect When Parking – Park only in designated areas and remember to end your trip correctly.

Scooter Parking Locations, Slow Zones, and No Ride Zones

Look for marked parking hubs around campus to find a scooter to use or to leave a scooter when you’re ride is complete.

Campus of map depicting Spin operating location

FAQ

How many scooters will be on campus?
- Spin will start with a fleet of 100 scooters on campus and will increase that number to 600 for Fall Semester.
Can I ride the scooters on campus and in East Lansing?
- Not at this time, scooters will be allowed off campus to East Lansing soon!
- In accordance with MSU Ordinance 33.00, e-scooters must be driven in bike lanes or on the right hand side of drive lanes when bike lanes aren’t available.
Should I always wear a helmet to ride the scooter?
- Yes. For more information on staying safe on the scooters, take Spin’s Safety Quiz.
How fast will the scooters go and how quickly do the start?
- Spin scooters will have a top speed of 15 miles per hour. In certain “slow ride zones,” the scooters will automatically slow down.
- Scooters can start very quickly for those unfamiliar, so start off slowly to keep the scooter from running out from under you.
Where should I park the scooters?
- Please park in the designated parking hubs indicated in the Spin app. Per MSU Ordinance 33.00: Scooters may not be parked in any location or manner that impedes normal and reasonable pedestrian traffic and/or access to pedestrian ramps, building/property entrances, driveways, loading zones, disability parking and transfer zones, transit stops, crosswalks, street furnishings (benches, parking meters, etc.), or underground utility, sewer, or water facilities.
How much will it cost to ride a Spin scooter at MSU?
- Scooters will cost $1 to unlock and $0.20 per minute to ride.
What will happen to a rider who rides the scooter in a No-Ride Zone?
- If a rider enters a No Ride Zone (NRZ), the throttle will automatically disengage so there will be no more power going to the motor. The brakes will NOT be applied, but rather the scooter will coast to a stop. The rider should then move the scooter back out of the NRZ and resume his or her ride. Anyone can identify No Ride Zones in the Spin App.

Scooter Rules and Guidelines

In accordance with MSU Ordinance 33.00, e-scooters must be driven in bike lanes or on the right hand side of drive lanes when bike lanes aren’t available.
Scooters should be operated at a low speed in the presence of pedestrians.
Pedestrians always have the right of way.
Scooters should be parked in designated scooter parking spaces/areas only.
Scooters are responsible for following all the rules of the road. This includes, but is not limited to, stopping at stop signs and stop lights, yielding, and following the speed limit.
Scooter access may be limited on during events, holidays or in the event of adverse weather conditions.