Bird Launched a Navigation App Named Bird Maps in Paris and Tel Aviv
Daniel Johnson — June 23, 2020 — Tech
References: bird.co & techcrunch
Bird created a new navigation app, named Bird maps, which will help riders find bike lanes for the duration of their journey. The Bird app can help riders navigate in Paris and Tel Aviv, and it will be both iOs and Android devices. Users of the app will be automatically directed to bike lanes, large roads, or paths, in order to optimize the riding experience for the user.
The app runs on software that was developed by Trailze, which is an Urban mobility startup operating in Isreal. If the app is successful in Paris and Telibib it may be expanded to work in other cities in the future.
Patrick Studener, the head of Bird EMEA, made a statement about the app, “With millions of people embracing shared electric micromobility and cities everywhere committing more resources to the development of bike and micromobility lanes, we wanted to ensure that riders could more easily navigate and utilize city infrastructure.”
Image Credit: Bird
The app runs on software that was developed by Trailze, which is an Urban mobility startup operating in Isreal. If the app is successful in Paris and Telibib it may be expanded to work in other cities in the future.
Patrick Studener, the head of Bird EMEA, made a statement about the app, “With millions of people embracing shared electric micromobility and cities everywhere committing more resources to the development of bike and micromobility lanes, we wanted to ensure that riders could more easily navigate and utilize city infrastructure.”
Image Credit: Bird
Trend Themes
1. Micromobility Navigation Apps - Bird's launch of Bird Maps highlights the trend of dedicated navigation apps for micromobility vehicles, improving rider experience and safety.
2. Bike Lane Optimization - Bird Maps' focus on directing users to bike lanes, large roads, or paths reflects the trend of optimizing infrastructure for micromobility vehicles, encouraging their use.
3. Urban Mobility Startups - Trailze's collaboration with Bird demonstrates the trend of emerging urban mobility startups providing innovative solutions in the micromobility industry.
Industry Implications
1. Micromobility - The launch of Bird Maps provides an opportunity for the micromobility industry to enhance navigation capabilities and improve the overall user experience.
2. Technology & Software Development - The development of dedicated navigation apps like Bird Maps creates disruptive innovation opportunities for technology and software development companies in the micromobility sector.
3. Urban Planning & Infrastructure - The focus on bike lane optimization by Bird Maps highlights the need for collaboration between micromobility companies and urban planning firms, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in infrastructure development.
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