A Made-in-Brampton Innovation Story
What began at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre has grown into a bold, made-in-Brampton success story now anchored in the city’s Innovation District. SCOOTY Mobile Inc., founded and incubated in the City of Brampton, has achieved a major milestone in transforming how Ontarians move.
The Brampton-based startup has completed the second phase of its transit fare integration project with support from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN). This innovation enables seamless fare payment between micromobility and public transit systems, bridging the critical first and last kilometre for commuters.
With a total project value of $3 million, including $1 million in provincial funding and over $2 million in industry contributions, SCOOTY is proving how local startups can scale into provincial solutions.
Transit + Micromobility: Why It Matters
SCOOTY’s newly developed Transit Payment API integrates transit fare systems with micromobility providers, creating one payment system for multiple ways to move.
This innovation is already having real-world impact in Brampton:
- 50+ transit stations equipped with SCOOTY vehicles
- 60% of trips directly connected to transit stations
- Growing adoption of shared e-scooters and multi-modal commuting
By aligning with programs like One Fare, which saves Ontarians up to $1,600 annually, SCOOTY is helping make commuting more affordable, sustainable and convenient.
Leadership Voices
“SCOOTY is a great part of our transit mix. From PRESTO ticketing to becoming the first city in the GTA with a full electric bus fleet, Brampton continues to lead in micromobility-transit integration.” — Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton
“Having multi-modal commuting options connected through a unified transit fare is essential to encourage residents and visitors of Brampton to use transit, attract investment and promote economic activity.” — Councillor Gurpartap Singh Toor, Chair of the Invest Brampton – Economic Development Office, City of Brampton
Brampton: A Hub for Innovation
SCOOTY’s journey reflects the strength of Brampton’s entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem:
- Conceptualized at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre
- Incubated at Brampton Venture Zone by TMU
- Supported by BHive, Brampton Board of Trade, and partners across Ontario
- Today, SCOOTY is scaling its technology beyond Brampton to cities like Markham, Barrie, and Burlington, setting a benchmark for connected mobility across Ontario.
A Vision for the Future
As Ontario invests in $100B+ transit and road projects, Brampton companies like SCOOTY are ensuring homegrown solutions lead the way in smart mobility, sustainable transit and job creation.
Congratulations to SCOOTY and our partners at OVIN, Metrolinx, Brampton Transit, and Toronto Metropolitan University for demonstrating how innovation and collaboration create stronger, more connected communities.
Learn more about Brampton’s innovation-driven economy: Brampton Innovation District | Economic Development
Original source: Ontario Government backed ‘SCOOTY Transit API’ unveiled in City of Bra | SCOOTY
About the City of Brampton
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