Ride Blue SXM — The Island's First Electric Scooter Share
App-based electric scooter sharing on St. Maarten — unlock, ride, and park with day passes starting at $30.
Why Go
Ride Blue SXM brought the dockless e-scooter concept to the Caribbean. Using the Ride Blue app, you locate a nearby scooter on the map, scan the QR code to unlock it, and ride — pay by the minute or grab a day pass for $30 and ride unlimited for 24 hours. It is the fastest, cheapest, and most fun way to cover short distances on the island.
The Experience
If you have used Lime, Bird, or any other e-scooter share in a city, Ride Blue works the same way — but the backdrop is Caribbean waterfront instead of urban concrete. The Simpson Bay base on Welfare Road is near the lagoon-side paths that are perfect for scooter riding: flat, scenic, and connecting the marina district to the beach strip without navigating car traffic. The pricing structure offers flexibility. Pay-per-use ($1.70 unlock + $0.50/minute riding + $0.11/minute paused) works for short hops. The Day Pass at $30 makes sense if you plan to ride multiple times — getting to the beach, going to lunch, coming back, heading out for dinner. The Week Pass ($140) and Month Pass ($226) serve longer-stay visitors and residents who use the scooters as primary short-distance transport. The scooters are well-maintained, easy to operate, and accessible to all ages (with appropriate licensing). The waterfront paths near Simpson Bay are particularly enjoyable — riding along the lagoon with the boats and the breeze is genuinely fun, not just functional.
What to Try
Download the Ride Blue app and take your first ride along the Simpson Bay waterfront — the path by the lagoon is flat, scenic, and low-traffic. Use a scooter for the short hop from your hotel to Simpson Bay Beach. Ride to a nearby restaurant for dinner instead of waiting for a taxi. Grab a Day Pass and challenge yourself to run all your errands by scooter for 24 hours.
Insider Tip
The lagoon-side paths near Simpson Bay are the best riding experience on the platform — flat terrain, water views, and separated from car traffic. Avoid riding on the main Airport Road during rush hour (7:30-9 AM, 4:30-6 PM) when traffic is heavy and the road shoulders are narrow.
The Practical Stuff
Base: 48 Welfare Road, Simpson Bay, Dutch side. How it works: download Ride Blue app, sign up, locate scooter on map, scan QR to unlock. Pricing: $1.70 unlock + $0.50/min ride + $0.11/min pause. Passes: Day $30, Week $140, Month $226. Well-maintained scooters. Safety-focused. Price range: moderate ($$).
Pair It With
- Island Food Market — Nearby grocery store easily reached by scooter from the Simpson Bay area
- Liberty Inn Guide — Simpson Bay accommodation close to Ride Blue's scooter coverage area