Bike-sharing platforms haven’t been around for that long, but they’ve already run into a whole host of problems, thanks to some irresponsible members of society who took it upon themselves to ruin/damage/abandon the bikes.
Undeterred by this, Singapore-based company PopScoot is launching its electric scooter sharing service in September at the downtown and heartland areas. But before that, its soft launch in end-August will start by deploying docks at ManuLife Centre, Republic Plaza, Tiong Bahru Plaza and City Square Mall.
Each e-scooter costs $2 for 30 minutes, and the first 10 minutes is free.
The platform runs on a bluetooth app-based unlocking system on mobile phones, which releases the e-scooters from their docks. You can also locate available scooters and track their routes via the in-app GPS, as well as reserve a final docking station to return your scooter to.
Depending on the location, the e-scooters can be deployed without a dock, supported by a remote immobilization capability or in a self-charging docked system, reported The Straits Times. This helps provide for location-specific requirements, allowing for quick and smooth deployment.
Watch the video below for a glimpse of the future you giddily gliding along pavements in the CBD on your e-scooter.
