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technology2 years ago

"CES 2024: Superpedestrian E-Scooters, Fisker Sales Struggles, and Auto Show Anticipation"

The Station newsletter provides updates on transportation tech, including CES 2024 highlights, deals in the industry, and notable reads. Fisker struggles to meet sales goals, while Rivian faces concerns about softening demand. Superpedestrian's e-scooters will be auctioned off, and Tesla ships a record number of electric vehicles in Q4. Additionally, the U.S. government reveals the list of EVs qualifying for full federal tax credit, and VinFast plans a $2 billion investment in an Indian factory.

via TechCrunch|
#autonomous-vehicles#ces-2024#e-scooters
business2 years ago

Bird's Bankruptcy: The Fall of an E-Scooter Giant

E-scooter start-up Bird is facing financial challenges due to its flawed business plan, which has led to the company struggling to generate sustainable profits. The company's subscription-based model, where customers pay a monthly fee for unlimited scooter rides, has proven to be unsustainable, resulting in Bird's inability to cover its operational costs. As a result, Bird is now seeking new ways to generate revenue and improve its financial situation.

via Financial Times|
#bird#business#business-plan
transportation2 years ago

Paris Takes a Stand: Banning E-Scooter Rentals and Diesel Vehicles

Paris is set to become one of the few cities in Europe to ban rented e-scooters, as operators Lime, Dott, and Tier confirm the removal of their scooters by September 1. The ban comes after a referendum in which 90% of voters were against the trottinettes. However, private e-scooter usage rules will remain unchanged. The companies plan to focus on expanding their e-bike fleets in Paris instead. The move is part of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo's efforts to reduce car congestion and make the city more bike-accessible.

via CNBC|
#ban#e-bikes#e-scooters
transportation2 years ago

Pittsburgh bids farewell to e-scooters after successful pilot phase

Spin e-scooters will no longer be operable in Pittsburgh starting July 10, as the two-year pilot program overseen by the city's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure comes to an end. The decision has disappointed some residents who found e-scooters to be a convenient mode of transportation. Concerns have been raised about scooters being left on city sidewalks instead of designated areas. The city plans to work with state legislators to reauthorize e-scooters as a critical mode of transportation.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#e-scooters#mobility#pilot-program
transportation2 years ago

Pittsburgh's E-Scooter Pilot Program Comes to a Halt

Pittsburgh officials have announced an indefinite pause for e-scooters in the city, marking the end of a two-year pilot program. The state is still working through the legislative process surrounding e-scooters, and without additional authorization, they are no longer permitted to operate. Spin e-scooters will be removed from the public right of way, while other transportation modes under the Move PGH program will continue uninterrupted. Residents have had mixed reactions to the e-scooters, with some finding them convenient and others considering them a nuisance. A study showed that many riders used the scooters for community, meeting family or friends, dining out, and running essential errands.

via TribLIVE|
#e-scooters#pilot-program#pittsburgh
transportation2 years ago

Unagi Elevates Top E-Scooter to New Heights

Unagi has launched the Model One Voyager, a second-generation version of its existing Model One e-scooter, which offers a range of 25 miles, up from 12 miles, and a Distance to Empty system that calculates remaining range. The Voyager also features a 25% improvement in acceleration and deceleration, and charging times have been halved compared to the Model One. The Voyager costs $1,190 to buy, but the company expects most people to rent it via the Unagi All-Access program, which costs $69 a month for a no-commitment rental, with theft insurance an extra $5 per month.

via Engadget|
#e-scooters#electric-vehicles#mobility
transportation2 years ago

Paris Bans Rental E-Scooters After Referendum

Paris residents voted overwhelmingly to ban rental e-scooters, making it the first major European city to do so. The ban will come into effect on September 1, 2020, and will only apply to e-scooters for hire, not those owned by individuals. The low turnout of 7.46% has led e-scooter operators to claim that the vote was not representative of the city's residents. The ban could encourage other cities to enact similar restrictions on micromobility.

via The Washington Post|
#ban#e-scooters#micromobility
transportation2 years ago

Paris Bans Rental E-Scooters by Overwhelming Vote

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has pledged to ban rented e-scooters from the city after a non-binding referendum saw an overwhelming 90% vote for their removal. The freestanding scooters, which are booked on a short-term basis through apps, will be gone from September 1, when current agreements with operators expire. Critics of the scooters say they clutter up pavements and roads, but also raise safety concerns. There were 459 accidents involving e-scooters or similar vehicles in Paris last year, including three fatalities.

via CNBC|
#ban#e-scooters#paris
transportation2 years ago

Paris Bans Rental E-Scooters by Popular Vote

Paris has become the only European capital to ban shared e-scooters after 89% of registered Parisian voters voted in favor of the ban. The streets of Paris will be cleared from shared e-scooters by September 1, the date by which the contract expires which currently allows three companies to each operate 5,000 e-scooters in Paris. The scooters caused security concerns, environmental impact, and littered sidewalks. The referendum was criticized for its low turnout and controversial methods used by e-scooter operators.

via POLITICO Europe|
#ban#e-scooters#environmental-impact
transportation2 years ago

Paris Bans Rental E-Scooters Despite Low Voter Turnout

Parisians have overwhelmingly voted against the use of for-hire e-scooters in a mini-referendum, with 89% rejecting them due to concerns over public safety, environmental cost-benefit, and public nuisance. The 15,000 e-scooters could vanish from central Paris at the end of August when the city's contracts with the three operators expire. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo hailed the vote as a success and vowed to respect the outcome of the consultative referendum.

via NPR|
#ban#e-scooters#paris
transportation2 years ago

Paris Bans Rental E-Scooters.

Parisians have voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning rental electric scooters in the city due to concerns over road safety. Almost 90% of voters in a referendum supported the ban, which was called in response to a rising number of accidents involving e-scooters. Critics argued that the vehicles were causing more harm than good, with riders weaving through traffic, dodging pedestrians on pavements, and getting up to speeds of 17mph. The three main operators - Lime, Dott and Tier - urged people to vote in their favour, but the ban was supported by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.

via BBC|
#ban#e-scooters#paris
politics2 years ago

Paris Votes on Banishing E-Scooters Amid Safety Concerns

Parisians are voting in a citywide mini-referendum on whether to banish the 15,000 for-hire electric scooters that have become a hit with tourists and locals alike. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and some of her deputies want to banish the “free floating” flotilla on safety, public nuisance and cost-benefit grounds before the capital hosts the Olympic Games next year. Paris’ contracts with the three rental companies expire at the end of August. Whether for-hire e-scooters survive in Paris beyond that will depend on Sunday’s poll that’s open to all of the city’s registered voters.

via The Hill|
#ban#e-scooters#paris
transportation2 years ago

Paris to vote on banning e-scooters due to safety concerns.

Paris residents will vote on April 2 on whether to ban self-service e-scooters due to rising safety concerns and accidents. While the vehicles were initially embraced as a green alternative to cars, their popularity has led to issues with irresponsible use and dangerous parking. The city has attempted to regulate the industry with speed limits, fines for misuse, and dedicated parking zones, but accidents continue to rise. The referendum is expected to go in favor of a ban, although sales of personal e-scooters are rising in France as an alternative to rental models.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#ban#e-scooters#paris
transportation-safety2 years ago

Majority of Brits call for permanent ban on e-scooters.

Two-thirds of Brits want e-scooters banned from public roads, while three-quarters think a driving licence and insurance should be a requirement to use one, a survey by the National Accident Helpline found. The number of deaths from e-scooter accidents has tripled in the last year alone. Cancer survivor Luke Barratt, who nearly lost his foot in an e-scooter accident, is one of millions in the UK calling for them to be taken off the streets. Currently, the law says e-scooters can only be used on private land, unless they are rented as part of a government-backed trial.

via Daily Mail|
#ban#e-scooters#insurance