If you're an electric scooter enthusiast who happens to live in Washington DC, you can now start taking advantage of an innovative new scooter-sharing service that is designed to make it easier than ever for busy urban folks to embrace two-wheeled transportation.
Developed by the the company that started electric skateboard startup 'Boosted Boards,' the 'Skip' scooter-sharing service uses vehicles that are capable of moving along at speeds of up to 29 km/h by virtue of a 350-watt, 36-volt motor. The scooters come with a variety of amenities including brake lights and LED headlights, not to mention a handlebar-mounted QR code that users can scan to unlock their scooter.
The concept of 'last-mile transportation' is becoming increasingly important in urban contexts, and the introduction of this scooter-sharing service is set to make zipping around the city a more commonplace sight.
Electric Scooter-Sharing Services
The 'Skip' Service Makes Two-Wheeler Urban Commuting a Breeze
Trend Themes
1. Electric Scooter-sharing Services - Electric scooter-sharing services are disrupting urban transportation, providing more efficient and affordable options for last-mile transportation.
2. Last-mile Transportation - The last-mile transportation trend is growing, providing opportunities for innovative companies to provide urban commuters with faster, more flexible transportation options.
3. QR Code Technology - QR code technology is facilitating easy access to electric scooter-sharing services, making it more convenient for people to rent and use scooters for short distances.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry is ripe for disruptive innovation with electric scooter-sharing services offering a new way to provide efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional transportation options.
2. Technology - Technology companies are at the forefront of the scooter-sharing trend with innovative solutions that provide more accessible, affordable urban transportation options.
3. Sustainability - The sustainability industry has an opportunity to embrace the electric scooter-sharing trend, offering eco-friendly transportation options that reduce emissions and congestion in urban areas.