Revel Updated Its Mopeds to Handle San Francisco's Steep Hills
Riley von Niessen — September 1, 2020 — Autos
Now that Revel's shared electric moped service is expanding to the city of San Francisco for the first time, the company announced that the mopeds will include a number of updates so that they can be better equipped to handle the many steep hills that it's known for.
The new models will include a 2960-watt motor, among other hardware updates. In respect to California's AB5 gig worker law, Revel will have a team of full-time employees who will be responsible for servicing and rebalancing the mopeds as needed. To promote a safer riding experience, the company now requires that users take a selfie of themselves wearing a protective helmet before they are granted permission to operate the mopeds.
In addition to San Francisco, the electric moped service is currently available in the cities of New York, Washington, and Austin.
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The new models will include a 2960-watt motor, among other hardware updates. In respect to California's AB5 gig worker law, Revel will have a team of full-time employees who will be responsible for servicing and rebalancing the mopeds as needed. To promote a safer riding experience, the company now requires that users take a selfie of themselves wearing a protective helmet before they are granted permission to operate the mopeds.
In addition to San Francisco, the electric moped service is currently available in the cities of New York, Washington, and Austin.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
Trend Themes
1. Electric Moped Sharing - The trend of electric moped sharing services is expanding to new cities, offering opportunities to improve hardware and safety features.
2. Motor Updates - Upgrades in motor power, such as the 2960-watt motor, are becoming a trend in electric moped sharing, enhancing performance on hilly terrains.
3. Safety Measures - Requiring users to take a selfie wearing a protective helmet is an emerging trend in electric moped sharing, ensuring a safer riding experience.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Transportation - The urban transportation industry can leverage the trend of electric moped sharing to offer convenient and eco-friendly mobility solutions in cities.
2. Micro-mobility - The micro-mobility industry has an opportunity to innovate and provide electric mopeds with advanced motor capabilities to navigate steep terrains in cities.
3. Safety Equipment - The safety equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of electric moped sharing by developing innovative helmets and protective gear specifically designed for this mode of transportation.
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