Scooters and bicycles in Baku are no longer just entertainment for young people—they have become an essential part of daily life, a key alternative to escape traffic jams and save time.
The Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency (AYNA) is preparing a new action plan to promote micromobility among youth, to be presented to the public in the coming months.
According to AYNA, 63.2 kilometers of micromobility lanes have already been built in Baku. There are 1,000 parking spots for scooters and 623 for bicycles. Currently, 4,161 scooters and 2,200 bicycles are available for rent.
Statistics show a rapid increase in demand. In the first four months of 2026, micromobility vehicles were ordered 1,044,615 times in Baku, covering 2,085,306 km. This marks a 1.5-fold increase in orders and a 1.1-fold increase in distance traveled compared to the same period in 2025.
Ali Ahmadli, director of the rental company APAR, notes growing interest among youth: “Bicycles and scooters are no longer just for fun; they are a daily transport alternative. Young people prefer practical and flexible options for getting to university or work. The majority of our users are young people.”
The biggest challenge, according to Ahmadli, is non-compliance with parking rules: “Vehicles left outside parking zones or improperly placed create obstacles for pedestrians and other traffic participants.”
Transport expert Rauf Agamirzayev says micromobility is now a reality in Baku: “The number of users is growing, especially e-scooters and e-bikes. Accidents have significantly decreased, with no fatalities.”
He emphasizes the need for more attractive packages for students and wider promotion: “In multimodal trips, students can use micromobility instead of buses. University professors should also recognize it as a legitimate mode of transport.”
