[May 24, 2018] |
|
Pittsburgh Goes Green: Scoobi to Launch Shared Electric Scooters
Residents, workers, students and tourists in Pittsburgh will soon be
able to experience the city like never before. Starting in June,
on-demand mobility service Scoobi
will introduce Pittsburgh's first dockless electric scooter fleet,
offering a new transportation option to the city's 300,000-plus
residents and visitors.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180524005383/en/
Scoobi will launch 100 dockless electric scooters operating in downtown Pittsburgh, starting in June. The scooters pair with Scoobi's mobile app, which displays the battery life for each scooter and enables the vehicle to start. The app also opens a lockable trunk, which houses two different-sized helmets and phone chargers. The scooters will travel up to 30 miles per hour with a range of up to 34 miles per charge and can be ridden by any person with a standard Class C driver's license. (Photo: Business Wire)
The shared e-Scooter fleet aims to fill the gap between public transit
and rideshare options, providing riders with an affordable, convenient
and eco-friendly solution for short-distance transportation across the
Steel City. According
to research, Pittsburgh drivers spend an average of 81 hours per
year commuting, often in traffic throughout the downtown area.
"Our goal is to reinvent the way Pittsburghers travel, providing an
affordable, environmentally conscious way to experience the City," said
Scoobi CEO Mike Moran. "Scooters allow people to skip the cramped city
bus or expensive rideshare car and enjoy a low-cost way to get around
town. It's about fun, efficiency and freedom-of-movement."
Scoobi's initial program launches with 100 electric scooters produced by
Fremont, Calif.-based GenZe.
The model 2.0F electric scooters, which are assembled in Ann Arbor,
Mich., are purpose-built fleet versions of the Silicon Valley brand's
2.0S e-Scooter.
The GenZe 2.0 e-Scooters' smartphone-connected IoT technology and
removable battery with standard wall-outlet charging are proven to help
shared electric fleet operators.
"GenZe was founded on the idea of revolutionizing personal
transportation in cities through two-wheel, zero-emissions vehicles,"
said Vish Palekar, CE of GenZe. "Shared fleets like Scoobi are a great
example of how these innovative electric scooters can transform our
approach to local commuting and urban exploring."
Riders locate and operate the scooters using Scoobi's mobile app, which
identifies available scooters throughout the City, and holds the
selected vehicle for 10 minutes. The Scoobi app displays the battery
life for each scooter, and enables the vehicle to be started, plus
provides access to a lockable trunk where two different-sized helmets
are stored. To charge the user's phone while riding, Android (News - Alert) and iPhone
chargers are provided in the scooter's trunk, that connect to a phone
mount with charging point located on the handlebars. Scoobi's mobile app
also provides users with a running total of miles driven and the user's
carbon footprint impact. The cost for riding the Scoobi scooters is $5
for the first 20 minutes, and $0.20 for each additional minute.
There will be charging stations located throughout the East End where a
rider will be able to park in garages and charge the scooters after
their ride has ended. If parking in a charging station is inconvenient,
riders will also have the option to park on the street in various "blue
zones" outlined in Scoobi's mobile app throughout the East End and in
parts of the North Shore and South Side.
Scoobi electric scooters have a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour and a
range of up to 34 miles per battery charge. Since a Class M license is
only required for vehicles in Pennsylvania over 50cc, Scoobi scooters
can be ridden by any person with a standard Class C driver's license.
For more info and a link to download the Scoobi app, visit www.scoobi.co.
For high-resolution images and other media materials, download the
Scoobi electronic press kit: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0vv2g0fw9rqv8gz/AADs-J0MmXZJjQOu6OQg3YWua?dl=0
About Scoobi, Inc.
Scoobi
is a Pittsburgh-based company dedicated to providing convenient,
cost-effective transportation solutions in cities. Founded in 2018,
Scoobi's shared fleet of electric scooters aim to transform the way
people experience cities. Utilizing an integrated mobile app, Scoobi's
on-demand mobility service allows riders to easily find and select a
shared-use scooter and experience a new way to get around town. For more
information on Scoobi, visit us at www.scoobi.co
or follow us on social media at Facebook.com/Scoobi.Official
or @scoobi.official
on Instagram.
About GenZe
GenZe
has a simple motto: "Two Wheels. One Planet. Zero Emissions." We are
committed to providing easily-accessible personal transportation through
e-Bikes and e-Scooters loaded with smart, connected technology and
powered by sustainable, zero-emissions electric energy.
GenZe manufactures and assembles in Ann Arbor, Michigan with corporate
headquarters in Silicon Valley. GenZe is a division of the
globally-expanding $19 billion Mahindra
Group, which focuses on enabling people to rise through new and
better solutions to tomorrow's challenges. The Mahindra Group is a
worldwide leader in aerospace, automotive, utility vehicles, tractors,
motorcycles, clean energy, and more.
For more information on GenZe, visit us at www.genze.com
or follow us on social media at Facebook.com/RideGenZe,
@RideGenZe
on Twitter (News - Alert), and @RideGenZe
on Instagram.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180524005383/en/
[ Back To Mobile World Congress's Homepage ]
|