E-scooter Provider Neuron Partners With Lake Ridge Community Support Services to make E-scooters More Accessible to Neurodivergent Communities
Pictured from left to right Jim Lee, City of Oshawa Councillor, Ujeeta Mistry, Lake Ridge Community Support Services Fundraising Manager, Isaac Ransom, Neuron Mobility Head of Corporate Affairs Canada, , Sandie Hoskin, Lake Ridge Community Support Services Executive DirectorJohn Henry, Regional Chair and CEO of The Regional Municipality of Durham, and Isabelle Foley, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, Director of Member Success.
Neuron, Canada’s leading e-scooter operator, and Lake Ridge Community Support Services (LRCSS), a highly respected not-for-profit supporting people with autism and intellectual disabilities, have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership
The partnership aims to make shared e-scooters more accessible to neurodivergent communities. LRCSS will provide valuable insights on how Neuron’s e-scooters can be better utilised by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
As part of the initiative, Neuron will provide thousands of kilometers in free passes to LRCSS and its clients, recognizing that e-scooters are a vital transport option for many
Recent research shows that 5-8% of Neuron’s Canadian riders identify as having a disability or mobility impairment, with many relying on rental e-scooters more than those without these challenges
CANADA, February 18, 2025 - Neuron Mobility, Canada’s leading e-scooter operator, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Lake Ridge Community Support Services (LRCSS), a highly respected not-for-profit that supports people with autism and intellectual disabilities. The partnership aims to make shared e-scooters more accessible to neurodivergent communities, ensuring more people can benefit from this sustainable and convenient mode of transport.
LRCSS will provide valuable insights into how Neuron’s shared e-scooters can better serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By identifying potential barriers and recommending improvements, the collaboration will help create a more inclusive transportation option for those who may face challenges with traditional mobility options.
As part of the initiative, Neuron will provide thousands of kilometers in free passes to LRCSS and its clients. For many people, including those with disabilities, e-scooters are a vital transport option, offering independence and flexibility that other modes of transport may not provide. Recent research shows that 5-8% of Neuron’s Canadian riders identify as having a disability or mobility impairment, with many relying on rental e-scooters more than those without these challenges.
Ankush Karwal, General Manager, Neuron Mobility Canada, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with LRCSS; their extensive expertise will help us improve our services and build on our existing accessibility initiatives, ensuring more people can confidently use our e-scooters. We are committed to ensuring that e-scooters remain an inclusive and viable solution for as many people as possible in the community.”
Ujeeta Mistry, Fundraising Manager/Family Engagement Coordinator, LRCSS, said: “We’re excited to partner with Neuron and explore how e-scooters can better serve people with autism and intellectual disabilities. By sharing our latest insights and conducting new research, we hope to break down barriers and make micromobility more inclusive for the communities we support.”
This exciting new partnership aligns with Neuron’s broader commitment to accessibility and community engagement. By working with organizations like LRCSS, Neuron continues to enhance the inclusivity of micromobility, ensuring that more people—regardless of ability—can confidently and safely enjoy the benefits of rental e-scooters.
About Lake Ridge Community Support Services (LRCSS): LRCSS is a highly-respected non-profit organization with the vision includes an inclusive community where everyone can thrive. LRCSS provides innovative and high quality behaviour therapy services that are evidence-based and individualized to meet the specific and evolving needs of the children, youth and adults with autism spectrum disorder or with an intellectual disability.
Contact:
Ujeeta Mistry, Fundraising Manager
Lake Ridge Community Support Services
289-246-1858
About Neuron Mobility: Neuron, Canada's leading e-scooter operator, differentiates by being the best partner to cities while also leading the industry when it comes to safety and sustainable operations. Founded in Singapore in 2016, the company has introduced an impressive number of industry world firsts and pioneering innovations including e-scooter battery swapping, geofencing control and integrated helmets. Neuron operates in 14 locations in Canada including Ottawa, Calgary, Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge in the Region of Waterloo, Brampton, Oshawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Red Deer, Airdrie, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, and Blackfalds. Neuron is also the leading operator in Australia, and has operations in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Contact:
Isaac Ransom, Head of Corporate Affairs for Canada
Neuron Mobility
416-577-857
