TIER — Free Service Overview

TIER (now Dott) is a E-scooter and e-bike rental. The service is operated by Dott BV (post-merger; was TIER Mobility SE), headquartered in Berlin, Germany / Amsterdam, Netherlands, and was founded in TIER founded 2018 by Lawrence Leuschner; Dott founded 2018. In May 2024 TIER and Dott merged to form a new pan-European micromobility leader operating under the Dott brand; backed by Eurazeo and Mubadala. Within its category, TIER (now Dott) positions on three pillars: ride and car sharing coverage, product differentiation, and pricing transparency.

Quick facts · Operator: Dott BV (post-merger; was TIER Mobility SE) · HQ: Berlin, Germany / Amsterdam, Netherlands · Founded: TIER founded 2018 by Lawrence Leuschner; Dott founded 2018 · Status: In May 2024 TIER and Dott merged to form a new pan-European micromobility leader operating under the Dott brand; backed by Eurazeo and Mubadala · See live pricing table below for current rates in your country.

What is TIER (now Dott)?

TIER (now Dott) sits in the ride and car sharing category. TIER (now Dott) is a E-scooter and e-bike rental. In 2025-2026 its differentiator is: Post-merger Dott (former TIER + Dott) is Europe's largest e-scooter/e-bike operator across 20+ cities; rolled out swappable batteries, AI-assisted parking detection, and integrated public-transit ticketing in 2024-2025. Subger tracks TIER (now Dott) alongside competing ride and car sharing services so subscribers can compare pricing, cancellation steps, and live deals in one place.

Why choose TIER (now Dott)

Product positioning

TIER (now Dott) positions in the ride and car sharing category as: E-scooter and e-bike rental. Its 2025-2026 product priorities centre on post-merger dott (former tier + dott) is europe's largest e-scooter/e-bike operator across 20+ cities; rolled out swappable batteries, ai-assisted parking detection, and integrated public-transit ticketing in 2024-2025.

Feature breadth

• E-scooter rental — Stand-up electric scooter pickup via app.
• E-bike rental — Electric pedal-assist bicycles.
• App-based unlock — QR-code unlock via iOS/Android.
• Multi-city footprint — 20+ European cities post-merger.
• Swappable batteries — Operational sustainability improvement.
• Transit integration — Combined ticketing with public transport in pilot cities.

2025-2026 product evolution

TIER (now Dott) continues to evolve its product through 2025-2026; the most notable recent change is: Post-merger Dott (former TIER + Dott) is Europe's largest e-scooter/e-bike operator across 20+ cities; rolled out swappable batteries, AI-assisted parking detection, and integrated public-transit ticketing in 2024-2025. Subger watches the operator's announcement pages and pricing pages for plan structure changes and reflects them in the live pricing table that accompanies this page.

Where TIER (now Dott) fits among competitors

TIER (now Dott) competes within the broader ride and car sharing category. Subscribers comparing options should weigh its pricing transparency, contract terms, and the differentiator described above against alternatives in Subger's Ride and car sharing comparison hub.

Pricing in 2026

TIER (now Dott) publishes a tiered model with the following current tiers (anchor pricing — see the live pricing table below for the exact rate in your country).

Subger tracks plan changes country by country, so verify the live rate for your market in the table below this description.

Coverage cities and fleet

TIER (now Dott) operates electric scooters and bikes via a smartphone-app-based rental model in supported cities. Post-merger Dott (former TIER + Dott) is Europe's largest e-scooter/e-bike operator across 20+ cities; rolled out swappable batteries, AI-assisted parking detection, and integrated public-transit ticketing in 2024-2025.

TIER (now Dott) apps and platform support

TIER (now Dott) is consumed entirely through the operator's iOS and Android apps. Customers locate vehicles on a map, scan the QR code to unlock, and pay per minute or via a pass. Vehicles are GPS-tracked and the app enforces parking zones, speed limits in restricted areas, and end-trip photo confirmation.

Use cases TIER (now Dott) fits

• Last-mile commute — Final leg from transit stop to office.
• Tourist rides — City sightseeing.
• Heavy commuters — Monthly pass for daily commutes.

TIER (now Dott) is most useful for households or teams whose primary need aligns with the strengths described above.

Operator profile and corporate context

Legal entity and ownership

TIER (now Dott) is operated by Dott BV (post-merger; was TIER Mobility SE), with primary operations based in Berlin, Germany / Amsterdam, Netherlands. The product line was founded in TIER founded 2018 by Lawrence Leuschner; Dott founded 2018. Corporate status: In May 2024 TIER and Dott merged to form a new pan-European micromobility leader operating under the Dott brand; backed by Eurazeo and Mubadala. Subger records the operator's published legal name to make it easier for subscribers to verify charges on bank statements, locate the correct cancellation contact, and identify the regulator responsible for consumer-protection complaints in the operator's home market.

Headquarters and regional footprint

The operator's headquarters in Berlin, Germany / Amsterdam, Netherlands is the centre of product, billing, and customer-support operations. Tax invoicing, contract law, and data-protection oversight typically follow the rules of the headquarters jurisdiction unless the operator has set up a separate billing entity for a given country. Subger flags country-specific billing entities in the pricing table when they differ from the global parent.

Product history and recent direction

Since TIER founded 2018 by Lawrence Leuschner; Dott founded 2018, TIER (now Dott) has evolved its ride and car sharing proposition through repeated tier changes, product expansion, and (where applicable) acquisitions or partnerships. The most material 2025-2026 development that subscribers should know about is: Post-merger Dott (former TIER + Dott) is Europe's largest e-scooter/e-bike operator across 20+ cities; rolled out swappable batteries, AI-assisted parking detection, and integrated public-transit ticketing in 2024-2025. Subger tracks each change to the public tier list and reflects updated pricing within the TIER (now Dott) pricing card whenever the operator publishes a new rate.

Market context and what to monitor

Where TIER (now Dott) sits in the ride and car sharing landscape

TIER (now Dott) competes inside the ride and car sharing category alongside other operators that target the same e-scooter and e-bike rental need. The buying decision usually comes down to the headline monthly price, the renewal-vs-introductory rate, contract length, and the specific feature mix at each tier. TIER (now Dott) currently publishes 4 tier(s) — Pay-per-ride (€1 unlock + €0.25/min), Daily pass (around €15-20/day), Weekly pass (around €25-35/wk), Monthly pass (around €50-90/mo) — which gives shoppers a clear ladder from entry-level (Pay-per-ride) to the top option (Monthly pass).

Renewal-vs-introductory pricing

Many operators in this category quote a low introductory rate that resets to a higher renewal price after the first contract period. Where TIER (now Dott) follows that pattern, Subger captures the renewal step-up in the true-price tracker so subscribers can budget the year-two cost honestly. Where pricing is flat across the contract life, that is noted as well.

What to monitor over the next 12 months

The most important signals for TIER (now Dott) subscribers in 2025-2026 are: (a) any change to the public tier list that adds, removes, or rebrands an existing plan; (b) regional price increases tied to inflation or currency moves; (c) feature additions or removals that materially change tier-vs-tier comparisons; and (d) contract-term changes (length, early-exit fees, automatic-renewal mechanics). Subger watches the operator's pricing page and customer-facing announcements and surfaces relevant changes in the TIER (now Dott) pricing card and the Subger newsletter for the Ride and car sharing comparison hub.

How Subger keeps TIER (now Dott) pricing honest

Subger mirrors the operator's published price list per country, converts to a comparable currency where helpful, and exposes the renewal-vs-introductory delta directly under the pricing table. Subscribers can use the TIER (now Dott) true-price tracker to see the projected 12-month cost at today's rate and the TIER (now Dott) deals page to monitor active offers in their market.

Frequently asked questions

Is TIER still a separate company?

No — TIER and Dott merged in May 2024 to form a single pan-European operator under the Dott brand. Subger keeps the TIER slug for historical pricing reference.

Which cities are covered?

20+ European cities including Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, London (e-bikes), Vienna, Brussels. Check the live app for current coverage.

Do I need a licence?

E-scooter regulations vary by city; many EU jurisdictions require minimum age 14-18 and helmet for under-18s.

Are there subscriptions?

Yes — daily, weekly, and monthly passes offer unlimited rides up to a per-ride time cap.

How do I cancel a pass?

Via the Dott app — see the Subger cancel guide.

What does Subger track?

Subger mirrors pay-per-ride and pass pricing across cities so commuters can compare year-one cost.

Get started with TIER (now Dott)

For the live pricing table in your country, scroll up to the pricing tiers section. Subger maintains the cancellation guide, true-price tracker, and active deal list for TIER (now Dott) in your country.

Related Subger guides

• How to cancel TIER (now Dott) — step-by-step cancellation walkthrough
• TIER (now Dott) deals — current promotional offers
• TIER (now Dott) promo codes — active discount codes
• TIER (now Dott) true-price tracker — intro-vs-renewal math
• Ride and car sharing comparison hub — Subger's editorial ride and car sharing pillar