A former Uber executive has created a startup, named Tortoise, which looks to use autonomous technology in order to autonomously move bikes and scooters for other companies. Tortoise intends to streamline the operations process for micro-mobility companies, which will make it easier for these organizations to deploy the vehicles they rent to consumers.
The autonomous technology in the Tortoise software allows users to locate scooters and bikes. It also provides the ability for users to move the scooters or bikes to where riders frequently pick up a vehicle. In order for this process to work, Tortoise has partnered with cites, as well as operators. This allows Tortoise to relocate scooters and bikes along pathways that have been preapproved by cities.
Autonomous Vehicle Returns
Tortoise Uses Autonomous Technology to Remotely Move Scooters and Bikes
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Mobility - Tortoise's use of autonomous technology in micro-mobility operations presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry.
2. Streamlined Operations - Tortoise's software streamlines the operations process for micro-mobility companies, creating potential for disruptive innovation in the service industry.
3. Partnerships with Cities - Tortoise's partnerships with cities and operators open up opportunities for disruptive innovation in urban planning and logistics sectors.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The autonomous technology used by Tortoise in micro-mobility presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the transportation industry.
2. Service - Tortoise's streamlined operations software presents disruptive innovation opportunities for improving service delivery in the micro-mobility industry.
3. Urban Planning and Logistics - Tortoise's partnerships with cities and operators open up disruptive innovation opportunities in urban planning and logistics sectors.