Maringá is officially cementing its commitment to electric mobility. The Maringá Regional Airport opened, on October 27, 2026, an electronic public bid to lease 13 executive and utility vehicles with full priority for electric and hybrid models, investing up to R$ 1.77 million (approximately USD 354,000). But there's more: airport management has set an ambitious goal — within two years, the entire fleet circulating in the aircraft movement area will be 100% electric or hybrid.
If accomplished, this change will make Maringá Regional Airport the first terminal in its category in Brazil with a fully electrified fleet. The decision reflects a national trend gaining momentum in 2026, but Maringá had already been preparing for this with its own legislation, e-scooter sharing regulations, and a growing community of electric micro-mobility users.
For anyone riding an e-scooter or electric scooter around the city, this airport transformation sends a clear signal: Maringá is building an ecosystem of conscious and sustainable mobility.
Maringá is Brazil's first city with its own legislation for electric mobility
While São Paulo, Curitiba, and Rio were still debating rules for coexisting with e-scooters in 2026, Maringá already had the answer ready. Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025 established clear regulations for the use of electric mobility vehicles in the city, well ahead of most Brazilian municipalities.
Maringá's legislation is rigorous yet practical: maximum speed of 20 km/h (12.4 mph) on bike lanes and cycle tracks, 6 km/h (3.7 mph) on sidewalks and plazas, mandatory helmet use, speedometer, bell, and nighttime lighting. These rules create a safe and organized environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter users to coexist.
Now, with the airport embracing fleet electrification, the city reinforces the message: electric mobility is here, it's now, and it's done responsibly.
The airport will welcome over 206,000 passengers — all potential electric mobility users
Maringá Regional Airport's numbers are impressive. Between January and March 2026, the terminal recorded over 206,000 boarding and deplaning passengers. These travelers need to get around the city, and e-scooters and electric scooters offer quick, affordable, and clean solutions for the last-mile commute.
Micro-mobility services are expected to grow in parallel with airport electrification. In February 2026, Maringá's Municipal Secretariat of Urban Mobility launched a bid to accredit companies interested in operating fixed stations for conventional bike rentals and e-scooter sharing. These stations must operate through electronic platforms, facilitating access for visitors.
Practical consequence: soon, anyone landing in Maringá will be able to grab an e-scooter from a sharing station and ride around the city following local rules, in an environment increasingly prepared for this reality.
Compliance with CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 — e-scooters have guaranteed space on city streets
Brazilian federal regulations classify e-scooters and electric scooters as low-speed mobility equipment, with a technical limit of 32 km/h (20 mph). This means you don't need a driver's license to ride an e-scooter, as long as you're at least 16 years old.
CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 permits circulation on roads with speed limits up to 40 km/h (25 mph), on bike lanes, cycle tracks, and shared transit routes — exactly the environment Maringá is structuring. When the airport eliminates combustion vehicles from its operations, it reduces congestion and pollution on city streets, leaving more safe space for e-scooters and scooters.
The harmony between municipal and federal regulations creates a favorable context: Maringá residents and visitors can ride with confidence, knowing the infrastructure and rules support safe, legal micro-mobility.