Bird Promo Code 2026: €5 Ride Credit

Bird offers a referral programme to give ride credit to new users:

How to use your Bird promo code:

1. Download the Bird app (iOS or Android)

2. Create your account with email and phone number

3. Go to "Account" → "Promo code" or "Referral"

4. Enter your referrer's code (A0XUA6)

5. The €5 credit appears immediately in your wallet

6. Usable on your first rides

Credit value: €5 of credit corresponds to about 25 minutes of riding (unlock ~€1 + ~€0.15-0.20/min), covering a 3-5 km trip in normal conditions.

Using a Bird scooter or bike is very simple once the app is installed:

Locate a vehicle:

1. Open the Bird app — the map shows available vehicles around you

2. Green icons indicate available vehicles, with their battery level

3. Choose the nearest vehicle with enough range for your trip

Unlock and go:

1. Approach the vehicle

2. Tap "Scan" in the app and scan the QR code on the handlebar

3. The vehicle unlocks — the meter starts

4. For scooters: give a kick to start the motor

5. For e-bikes: pedal and the motor assists

Finish and park:

1. Park the vehicle in an authorised zone (marked in the app)

2. Tap "End" in the app

3. Take a photo of the correctly parked vehicle (required in some cities)

4. The bill arrives immediately in the app

The disappearance of shared scooters in Paris is a key episode for Bird users to understand.

What happened:

• In April 2023, the City of Paris held a citizen referendum on the future of shared scooters
• 89% of voters chose removal (on a 7.5% turnout)
• Since 1 September 2023, no shared electric scooter is allowed in Paris
• Operators Lime, Dott, Tier and Bird all withdrew their fleets from the capital

Where Bird still operates in France:

Bird maintains operations in other French municipalities that have granted concessions to micro-mobility operators. Check directly in the app whether your city is covered.

Alternatives in Paris:

• Shared bikes: Vélib' remains available (public network)
• Personal scooter: legal everywhere (cycle lane or road)
• Scooter subscription: Augment to have your own scooter

The regulation of personal motorised mobility devices has been tightened in France. Here is the current legal framework:

Rules for personal electric scooters:

• Maximum speed: 25 km/h
• Banned on pavements (except 20 km/h zones or shared lanes)
• Mandatory on cycle paths and lanes where they exist
• On the road if there's no cycle lane
• Front and rear lights mandatory
• Minimum age: 12 years

Specific rules for operators:

• Municipalities decide whether to authorise shared operators
• Each city sets its own authorised zones and limits
• Some cities have banned operators after wild-parking problems

Insurance:

• For personal scooters: civil-liability insurance recommended (often included in home insurance — check)
• For sharing (Bird): cover included in the service during the ride

Beyond individuals, Bird develops partnerships with local authorities and businesses:

Bird for local authorities:

• Partnership with municipalities for sharing concessions
• Dedicated parking zones to avoid wild parking
• Mobility data shared with partner cities
• Electric fleets contributing to reduced city-centre emissions

Bird for businesses:

• Sustainable-mobility programmes for employees
• Bird credits for staff of partner companies
• Complementary to employer mobility plans

Sustainable-mobility schemes: In France, employers can pay up to €800/year tax-free to employees who use soft transport modes (including shared scooters) for commuting. Bird is eligible for this scheme in covered cities.

Our verdict: Bird and Lime are ideal for very occasional use while out or sightseeing. For daily commuting, Augment offers a personal scooter with maintenance included at a predictable monthly cost.

Before getting on a Bird scooter:

• Visually check the vehicle's condition (tyres, brakes, handlebar)
• Report any problem via the app before setting off
• Check the remaining battery for your trip

During the ride:

• Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended (not legally required but statistically protective)
• Respect speeds and traffic zones
• Never ride on pavements in town
• Stay in the zone authorised by Bird (marked in the app)

On arrival:

• Park in authorised zones only
• Don't block pedestrian crossings, building exits or accessibility access
• Take the required end-of-trip photo in the app
• For a poorly photographed parking, Bird may charge a supplement

Reviews of Bird are mixed depending on users and cities.

Liked points:

• Ease of use (the app is intuitive)
• Freedom of mobility for short trips
• The €5 offered via referral to try for free
• Handy for tourists discovering a city

Recurring criticisms:

• The disappearance in Paris remains a source of frustration for former users
• Availability varies by city and time
• Some vehicles reported in poor condition (a common issue for sharing operators)
• The per-minute rate can prove costly on long trips

Regulatory context: The future of shared scooters in France depends largely on municipal decisions. Some cities have renewed their concessions, others have restricted or banned the service.

Bird is suitable if:

Our advice: activate the referral code for €5 credit and test the service risk-free. If you use a scooter daily, Augment will be far more economical over 12 months.