The Nordic countries may share long winters, strong coffee, and a love of well-functioning cities, but when it comes to micromobility, rider habits show some interesting differences.

To better understand how people actually use shared e-scooters, we surveyed 28,000+ Ryde riders across 55 cities. The results confirm that micromobility is no longer just a novelty, it’s becoming part of everyday transport in the Nordics.
Just last week in Oslo we recorded more than two trips per vehicle per day, despite temperatures ranging between –5 and –10°C.

Across all three countries, scooters are widely used for commuting: 51.2% of respondents used Ryde for their last commute trip. But just as importantly, 43.8% used scooters for everyday life trips, visiting friends, shopping, restaurants, or leisure.

There are also some clear cultural differences. Finnish riders showed the strongest “get things done” energy, scooters are especially commuter-focused and practical. Swedish riders stood out for using scooters more as part of everyday city life, often tied to social and leisure trips (ideally with time for a fika break along the way). In Norway’s urban areas, scooters are strongly integrated into city transport networks, helping riders move efficiently between transit stops and daily destinations.

One of the clearest findings across the Nordics is how closely scooters connect with public transport. 60% of riders often combine Ryde with buses, trams, metros, or trains, with 25% doing so daily and 35% weekly. Scooters aren’t replacing transit, they’re strengthening it.

The survey also suggests that micromobility is already reducing car dependency. 33.2% of riders say access to scooters makes them reconsider owning a car, and 5.6% have already gotten rid of one. Less congestion, less parking pressure, and more space for people with reduced emissions!

Parking remains one of the most visible discussion points in shared micromobility, sometimes almost as heated as a sauna debate. The good news is that 95.4% of riders report parking responsibly, either in designated areas or neatly along a wall. That gives cities a strong foundation to build on with clear infrastructure and smart regulation.

Overall, the message is simple: Nordic riders are embracing micromobility as a normal part of everyday transport for commuting, for social life, and for smoother public transport connections.

At Ryde, we’re committed to working with cities to improve safety, parking outcomes, and data-driven regulation that supports sustainable growth.

Because the future of urban transport should be smart, sustainable… and ideally still enjoyable, even in February.