A canopy for a scooter lift may be used to protect items placed upon a lift at the rear of a car from the environment. The canopy may be retrofitted to an existing lift or may be an integral part of a lift. The canopy is supported by a frame and a series of ribs that fold out and an accordion type fashion. A zipper may be used to hold the canopy and a retracted position. Hooks may be included to attached the unfurled, open canopy to the platform of a lift.