Uber Cash will go live in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda this week only. Uber Cash will increase the ride traffic on its app by reducing the friction during the payment process and by boosting the volume of funds sent to digital wallets. 

It will allow users to top up wallets using any of the remittance partners depending on the country active on Flutterwave in Africa. For example, Verve Card & Mobile Money in Nigeria, M-Pesa & EFT in Kenya, and EFT in South Africa. Uber Cash will also accept credits from Flutterwave’s Barter payment app in Africa. Although Uber will still accept payment by cash as the financial system is still in its developing phase in Africa. 

Uber has launched its services in Africa in 2015 and after that, it continues to adapt to the dynamics of local markets be it competition from local and global players or covid-19, in able to survive its business in the countries of Africa.  

Uber continued to run its business in Sub Saharan Africa during the pandemic, except for Lagos, Nigeria, and Uganda as there were strict government directives in those regions.

In line with the company’s global policy, it was also mandatory for drivers & riders in Africa to wear masks. Uber is also planning for leveraging facial recognition technology in the app to ensure that the drivers are wearing masks before they go for a ride. Also in Africa, Uber is also experimenting with placing impact-safe plastic dividers for its cars, especially in Kenya and Nigeria.

Uber also extended its ride-hail services to motorcycle and tuk-tuk taxies in 2018. The company also moved into delivery services in Africa, with Uber Eats. Now, in the times of pandemic, the company started delivering medical supplies in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in South Africa.

Uber further planning to expand its business in another African country Ethiopia and also exploring to include EV options to its service. Ethiopia is having the 2nd-largest population in Africa and the 7th biggest economy with the strongest demographic and extra-ordinary tech scene, and also the country expected to be the next digital hotspot in Africa.

With regards to EVs, there’s been an aggressive movement in Africa for over a year towards going for EVs for ride-hail and delivery use in the continent.

• Nigerian mobility startup MAX.ng raised a $7M funding in Series A round led by Yamaha to explore EVs in the year 2019. 
• The government of Rwanda has also established a national plan in partnership with the EV startup Ampersand to phase out traditional fossil-fueled vehicles for EVs.
• Last month, Vaya Africa a ride-hail mobility startup launched an electric taxi service, e-moto for passenger & delivery, and solar charging station network in Zimbabwe with a plan to expand the program across the entire continent. 

Why develop the on-demand e-scooter app in Africa:

When it comes to countries like the USA, the UK, or China, the landscape of on-demand ride service applications has reached its point of saturation, not about forming a plateau, but more about growing in a linear manner. This growth is bound to happen and the market will occasionally give rise to new players, but simultaneously expand the presence of already established giant players in the market. 

Therefore, it might be a good idea to look at other emerging markets and one of the least expected names in this spectrum is the African mobility market. Africa is always stereotyped to be economically downtrodden, but things have changed significantly now and the market is emerging like a Phoenix from the Ashes but yet to see the light of noon. 

Have a look at our dedicated blog on the African mobility market, to understand it in a better and a comprehensive way.

Some tips to launch your e-scooter business successfully in the African market:

➤ Customization of services:

The discrepancy in the income levels of the people in Africa would mean that the one-size-fits-all approach might not work in its diverse demography. Therefore, customization and personalization of the services are very important so that people can choose them according to their preferences. This illusion of having a choice goes a long way to sustain your business.

➤ Enabling cash as a default mode of payments:

As stated above the African finance system is primarily cash-driven, and more than 50% of Africans do not have bank accounts so they can’t make payments using credit cards/debit cards. So, unlike the other micro-mobility markets cash should never be just an option for payment but it should be the default mode of payment in your app. 

➤ Affordable rates:

Africa is one such market where people look for utility and not luxury. They care for the value of services they are getting in exchange for money and therefore, it is important for you to provide services that are economical and affordable.

➤ The cost to develop an on-demand e-scooter app:

The cost for developing an on-demand e-scooter application depends upon factors such as complexity of features enabled, technologies used in the development, enabling cloud data services, time is taken in the development process, and the hourly rate of the developers, etc. But considering the moderate rates with basic functionality of the app, it can somewhere cost you between $10000 to $50000. 

➤ Summing up:

The whole purpose of this blog comes down to a single notion, that there is a market for micro-mobility operators in Africa and it just waiting for someone to explore it to its full capacity.

It is an ideal lucrative opportunity for any business to not only mark their presence in the market but to thrive it by developing an app like Uber. But it is very important for you to choose the right tech partner as having up-to-date features and user-friendly application is the key reason behind the success of your business. 

Coruscate is having immense experience and specialization in the field of an e-scooter app development field and our white label solution Rohak is effective in terms of cost and time. Contact our experts now to have a detailed idea about our development process and pricing structure.

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But in the first 150 days of operation, Riders of Abu Dhabi have traveled over 500,000 km on Circ. Circ then launched e-scooters in the capital recently Reem Island, Al Maryah Island and Al Dana.

Earlier this year, in January, after the American E-scooter firm Bird acquired Circ, both are committed to the Mena region and will be expanding to additional markets this year. Circ has already started operations in Ras al Khaimah before the deal, offering scooter rentals in partnership with the RAK Transport Authority.

What Circ offers to the customers:

Instant and convenient Installation:

• Download the Circ app on iOS or Android, set up an account, load an account with credit and get a Circ scooter and ride anywhere. That’s all it takes for the user to have a Circ experience.
• Circ offers services in 11+ countries, but customers can use their one account in all the 11+ countries.

Smart hardware:

• All the Circ e-scooters are purposely built with reinforced rugged hardware and a rust-resistant aluminum alloy frame to prevent breakage, even during heavy use.
• They are equipped with built-in LED front and rear lights. Each of our e-scooters has got independent mechanical and electric brakes.
• Most of the scooters also have a smartphone holder with USB charger plus cup and bag holders to ensure that the user can focus on the road and use both hands for steering.
• Circ uses its own extra resistance batteries that last longer.
• Circ e-scooters have already a maximum speed of 20kph.
• Once users find a scooter and unlock it with an app and Geofencing, then they won’t be able to ride or park it out of a defined area.

Ensuring the safety of the user:

• There are instructions and safety advice and in-app tutorials. The scooters all have comprehensive insurance, too.

Exciting travel packages:

• Riders can hire Circ scooters, Dhs100 for 150 minutes, Dhs200 for 400 minutes and Dhs300 for 1,000 minutes.
• In the 1,000 minute package, Dhs3 has an average of 100 rides per day means riders can use the scooters for 30 minutes a day.
• For recreational users Circ is offering unlimited rides passes, so consumers can explore and discover Abu Dhabi at their leisure.

User Feedback:

• Circ offers an In-app feedback option to address the issues of customers. 

Why build an e-scooter app in U.A.E?

• An e-scooter that is equipped with many safety features can surely reduce the road accident death total.
• Peak hours traffic in almost all major cities of Gulf countries is haunting commuters as well as the government. So, to increase the average commute time, an e-scooter is the best mode of transportation. It is very easy to ride and navigate through the streets.
• Due to intense fossil fuel usage, U.A.E. is suffering from many environmental issues. An e-scooter is powered by a rechargeable battery and it is emission-free. Most importantly, it is much more affordable than other electric vehicles.
• An e-scooter is the best last-mile connectivity option.

But without proper studying all the elements of micro-mobility(Existing mobility modes, Emerging Technology, Data and Analytics, Government Regulations), you can not be able to decide the perfect prototype and features for your application.

Features you can provide to enhance user experience:

Admin panel:

• View, edit or delete the user profile
• Track real-time movement of the vehicle through Geo-fencing
• Show ongoing, completed, reserved and canceled rides
• Show invoice of every ride
• Show all the successful, failed and pending payments with ride details

User panel:

• login/registration through a social media platform
• Manage profile
• Online payment method
• Find nearby scooters 
• Scan QR code to unlock the scooter
• Real-time GPS navigation
• Lock a scooter to end the ride
• User feedback
• Push notification

How Coruscate can help you?

Coruscate is the top e-scooter app development company, having business experts and legal advisors have acquired helpful knowledge about e-scooter market and regulations. They can help you to study the market, select the e-scooter hardware and get the permit. To know more about the e-scooter app features, our cost structures and to get a personalized quote, please feel free to contact us. We also provide free e-scooter app demo and free consultation.

Note: We do not make clones of any exact application, clone means to us is how better we can execute your app idea with existing app features and experience.

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O’Kolo (CEO Young-woo Choi), the operator of the electric kickboard sharing service ‘KickGoing‘, announced on the 29th March 2020 that the company is strengthening hygiene management in all directions such as electric kickboards, workspaces, and employees for the safety of users and to prevent the spread of new coronavirus.

KICKGOING is an electric kickboard sharing service launched by the start-up ‘Olulo’ in September 2018 for the first time in South Korea. By March 2019, its subscribers have exceeded 50,000; which makes it the biggest user pool among all Korean electric kickboard sharing services.

Currently it is operating with about 800 units in selective regions including Gangnam gu, Mapo gu, Songpa gu, Yeungdeungpo gu in Seoul, Pangyo, Seongnam si, Gyeonggi do, and Centum City, Haewoondae gu, Busan, etc.

What KickGoing offers to its users?

• To get a ride with KickGoing one has to download the application. After signing up user needs to register Debit/Credit card details to pay usage charge and for future payments.
• KickGoing operates a ‘kickspot’, an electric kickboard holder, to not interfere with pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
• KickGoing can be used by finding the closest kickboard or kickspot through the app and scan the QR code to unlock it.
• KickGoing operates 24/7 but within the specified area. So if the user leaves the area, a beep sound comes from kickboard and speed gets lowered automatically.
• KickGoing costs ￦1,000 to start your trip with kickboards. Users will get 5 minutes of ride time for free and then after each additional minute costs ￦100.
• KickGoing has a ‘transfer service function’, which is exempted from the basic fee if you transfer to another device within 30 minutes after the first boarding.
• If the user uses the ‘transfer service function’, the basic fee of ₩1,000 is not set, and only an additional fee of ₩100 per minute is immediately granted.
• Currently, KickGoing is introducing a kickspot in partnership with shared offices, share houses, convenience stores, cafes, and department stores.

Challenges for setting up e-scooter sharing startup in South Korea:

• The Road Traffic Act of the South Korean government categorizes Personal Mobility Devices as motorbikes and treats them the same as a standard motorcycle.
• This means the legal way to ride a PMD there is to stay in regular car lanes and wear a helmet. The rider must also be over the age of 16 and hold a two-wheeled motor vehicle driving license.
• Even there is no law mandating e-mobility devices to obtain the governmental safety certification required of all vehicles on the roads.
• Legal issues aside, experts warn that it is really dangerous to send e-scooter riders to the roads to travel next to regular cars that are going at much higher speeds.
• The electric scooters in Korea can be used from 7 am to 8 pm. This time restriction makes it even difficult for commuters for using it as a last-mile solution.
• Personal mobility devices are growing scope there, but the regulations are not keeping pace, hurting both the industry and PMD riding culture.

How can you develop an app like KickGoing?

The mobile application is what connects the service providers with users. So it is very important to have a well-featured and user-friendly app as it will make your first impression on users.

Here are some basic features that an e-scooter application should have:

• In-App Payment
• GPS
• Social Media Integration
• Cross-Platform Ability
• Barcode Scan
• Multi-Lingual Support

For having a better user experience, going basic might not help you. Let’s see some advanced features:

• IoT integration
• Geo-fencing
• In-app messaging
• Multiple payment gateways
• User feedback and support

Cost for developing an app like KickGoing:

The cost for developing an e-scooter sharing application depends upon various factors like complexity of features, technologies used, data discovery and cloud data services, the rate of the development team and so on. But considering the basic features, we can say it can cost you somewhere between $10000 to $50000. For the exact numbers, you can always contact us without any hesitation.

How Coruscate can help you:

You just have to approach the right people to develop your idea because having up-to-date features and user-friendly applications is the key reason for success in this business. Coruscate team is experienced and specialized in E-Scooter App Development field and ready to help with your idea.

You can join us for being updated with more questions relevant to on-demand e-scooter app development. A free app demo request and an expert’s guidance are also possible. 

Note: We do not make clones of any exact application, clone means to us is how better we can execute your app idea with existing app features and experience.

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What is so good about e-scooters transportation?

• As fuel prices are constantly hiking, no wonder that the e-scooter seems much cheaper.
• They are easy to handle in traffic and occupy less parking space compared to other transportation services.
• Their working mechanism is much simpler that makes maintenance of it easy.
• Most importantly, they are Eco-friendly. Nowadays people are more inclined towards environment-friendly businesses. 

What makes businesses to move towards e-scooter application development:

Despite being one of the best options to travel, not many people afford to buy e-scooters. With the increasing popularity of e-scooters, many companies started developing e-scooter rental services which can be handle by mobile applications. If you also want to dive into this business, then you have come to the right place.

Let’s understand this business, What is e-scooter sharing business:

E-scooter sharing is another form of shared mobility apart from car-sharing and bike-sharing. But it is generally used for shorter trips and costs less compared to other services.

People even use it to commute between the transportation hub (Bus/Train), which helps you to save thousands of money spent on taxi/auto.

This mode of transportation is also preferred by teenagers and tourists as you don’t have to rely on drivers and waiting time is also less.

The most important reason for going for an e-scooter sharing business is that you can create a strong customer base by providing the best services to users through the e-scooter sharing business app.

Market analysis:

The crucial thing to run a successful business is to identify current market challenges and problems and come up with innovative solutions no matter how adverse the situation is. The Berg Insight has forecasted that the micro-mobility industry will reach 39.6 million vehicles by the year 2023 globally. As the industry will become a huge hit soon, you should definitely go for e-scooter rental app development irrespective of your level of entry in this industry. You can also visit the Forbes article for a clear picture.

Things to know for E scooter sharing business startups: Entry-level solution

There is an immense opportunity for making a profit regardless of which level you are entering from.

A. Start-up business:

Starting an e-scooter sharing company at this point in time would be a smart idea. Reasons being:

• E-scooters are less costly and easy to manage which makes your investment cheaper.
• Spare parts and maintenance are cheaper and depreciation is also low which minimizes overhead cost.
• Most importantly, due to the coronavirus outbreak avoiding public transport became a necessity, many countries are legalizing the e-scooter business. So now is the right time to invest in.

You might face some challenges while setting up this business e.g. Getting permissions from cities, complaints from communities, seasonal business and the major one is your application not performing well in the market. To overcome all these challenges you need an experienced and versatile e-scooter application development company.

Coruscate is here to provide you business experts to help you study the market, plan your micro-mobility startup idea and help you decide the business model more than that our legal advisers help you to acquire permits from the government.

Important features for developing an e-scooter application:

• On boarding
• Booking 
• GPS tracking for real-time location update
• QR code and ID verification scanner
• Smart lock
• In-app payments
• Social media integration
• Help and support

Apart from these basic features, you need some powerful features to have a positive impact on your business such as ride history, referral program, push notifications, etc. 

B. Expand your existing e-scooter business through advance application development:

After been influenced by the popularity and success of e-scooter rental apps, many organizations have come forward to expand their business through advance application development or advance app features. So if you are one of the entrepreneurs looking forward to expanding your e scooter sharing business then get your app registered at all digital platforms.

Our team specializes in e-scooter app development and will equip your app with attractive features to beat the existing players in the market like Bird or Lime. Now that many people prefer solo travels over group travels for health care reasons, you can take it as an opportunity to make a successful launch of your application and generate more revenue.

C. Update the app features and make it more user-friendly:

If you are already an established organization then we can help you in expanding your business horizontally and update your app features accordingly. Due to the corona outbreak, people find it very difficult to go out to purchase anything, this seems a great opportunity to expand your business. You can add many stakeholders in your online business such as grocery shop owner, medical store owners as it will help them to deliver products easily and cheaply. There are many such ideas with us that will help to grow your business plus we will upgrade your app features accordingly using the latest technology.

The cost to develop the e-scooter application:

The cost for developing an e-scooter sharing application depends upon various factors like complexity of features, technologies used, data discovery and cloud data services, the rate of the development team and so on. But considering the basic features, we can say it can cost you somewhere between $10000 to $50000. For the exact numbers, you can always contact us without any hesitation.

Summing up:

E-scooter sharing application has turned out to be a win-win solution for investors and users. You just have to approach the right people to develop your idea because having up-to-date features and user-friendly applications is the key reason for success in this business. Our team is experienced and specialized in E-Scooter App Development field and ready to help with your idea.

Note: We do not make clones of any exact application, clone means to us is how better we can execute your app idea with existing app features and experience.

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One of the reasons why the micro-mobility industry isn’t augmenting at the same pace is the challenges associated with e-scooter sharing businesses. These challenges are so effectual that if businesses can’t find a way to deal with challenges, they simply cannot save their business.

However, the latest advancements in the different business aspects of the micro-mobility industry enable e-scooter sharing startups to lock horns with challenges and keep running their profitable business without letting challenges influence the profit.

Recently, Bird has introduced a very groundbreaking feature in its app which facilitates Bird to solve major two problems associated with e-scooter sharing business – e-scooter parking and less profit per ride. This new feature is based on the very aggressive new business model of the Bird.

In this blog, we will discuss everything about Bird’s latest feature which we, Coruscate, can accommodate in your e-scooter app and make you earn more without distressing about the parking of e-scooters.

Bird Pay – The most disruptive feature in the e-scooter app

To expand the existing relations with users (and to solve two major business challenges), Bird has decided to make a move in payments. Last month, Bird introduced Bird Pay which allows riders to buy and pay at local shops through Bird main e-scooter app. Currently, Bird is testing this new feature in Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

The company said that the link between local shops and riders is very strong and they have decided to launch such a unique feature in a response to requests from the local shop owners. Bird also claimed that 58% of all the rides through its app either start or end from the local shops.

Bird’s this new surprising business strategy to bring riders and shop owners under one roof depicts the potential of the e-scooter app. Bird’s CEO stated in his official statement that the e-scooter app is no longer restricted to offer last-mile connectivity, but it can foster ways to connect riders and local shop owners with each other.

However, adding payments to the on-demand transport app isn’t a novelty. It is a tested and successful formula. In Asia, Grab has integrated a similar extensive payment module in its main app. Uber has also explored the aftermath of a similar business strategy with Uber Money.

But talking about the e-scooter sharing business, launching Bird Pay is a very disruptive step. By launching just one feature, Bird has successfully started ruling against challenges associated with the micro-mobility business.

Let’s quickly discuss how Bird Pay decodes two major challenges – e-scooter parking and less profit per ride.

How can Bird Pay like feature solve business challenges of e-scooter sharing business?

How to Make an e scooter App Like Bird, Develop Alternative app of Bird, Bird alternative app features to consider

Regardless of the business scale and locations, e-scooter parking and less profit per ride are the most common challenges all e-scooter sharing businesses have been facing. Though these are very common challenges, businesses could not find a legal way to cope up with them. But now, with the launch of Bird Pay, they have got a direction to move in and accomplish business goals.

Challenge #1: E-scooter parking

E-scooter parking has been the major concern of the governments. They cannot simply allow poorly parked e-scooters to trouble pedestrians. For that, they ask the operator to ensure the proper parking of e-scooters. They also ask the operators to remove the poorly parked e-scooters within the 2 hours of knowledge.

To meet such kind of parking requirements, operators must either hire dedicated staff or build the parking spots on the streets. But both of these solutions are costly. So, what is an affordable alternative?

By partnering with local shop owners, you can utilize their doorway space as an e-scooter parking space. Most importantly, they cannot refuse you to utilize their space as by building an e-scooter parking space at their doorway, you are offering them an opportunity to attract your customers!

However, you have to reward your users with built-in payments to enable them to buy and pay things from your partnered local shops seamlessly. This feature does not only help your partnered shop owner to attract more users but it helps you to deal with the second challenge.

Challenge #2: Less profit per ride

Including Bird, all micro-mobility startups are making a $1 of profit per ride which is really low. But with Bird Pay like feature, you can increase the profit per ride by more than 50%. Here is how:

Suppose, a user just ends a ride and you make a profit of $1 from that one ride. Now, since your app is equipped with Bird Pay like features, that user enters your partnered shop and makes a purchase of $5. So, if you take as low as 10% commission on it, you add 0.5$ on the previously earned $1. What if a user makes a purchase of $20? – you make more profit on his purchase than his ride!

So, now when you know about Bird Pay and how it solves challenges associated with micro-mobility business, let’s move ahead and discuss how Bird Pay works.

How does Bird Pay work?

The working of Bird Pay is very straightforward. We at Coruscate can add the same Bird Pay like feature in your e-scooter app or customize it according to your needs. 

• On the map, riders can see the purple star drop pins which show the Bird’s partnered shops.
• Once riders enter into any of those shops,  they have to scan the QR code, displayed at the register.
• Riders are then required to enter the payment amount and initiate the payment.
• They are also required to show the in-app receipt to the merchant to verify the payment.

After reading so far, if you are thrilled to accommodate such a feature in your e-scooter app, let’s go deep down and understand how to actualize it and how much does it cost.

How to actualize Bird Pay like feature in your e-scooter app?

Our developers and business experts have already studied the scope of Bird Pay like feature and possible ways to actualize it without making you shoulder additional e-scooter app development cost.

To actualize the Bird Pay like feature, we need to add 1 new module to show partnered shops to the riders and need to customize the payment module to let riders pay by scanning the QR code at shops. We also need to build a new dashboard for shop owners to get the QR code, know their earnings, and link their bank accounts.

Here, location plays an important role.  Since we are only showing partnered shops before and after the ride, the app should first determine whether a rider is riding an e-scooter, has ended the ride, or just scanning the nearby e-scooters.

• If he is riding an e-scooter, show him the nearby parking locations and names of your partnered shops. 
• As soon as he ends the ride, show him the nearby partnered shops with deals going on in every shop.
• If he is just scanning the nearby e-scooters, show him the parking locations and your partnered shops distributed all over the city. 

How much does it cost to build an e-scooter app with Bird Pay like a feature?

Coruscate is the top e-scooter app development company that has developed 10+ disruptive e-scooter apps for different markets. We accommodate 100+ app developers, app designers, IoT engineers, business experts, and legal advisors who all work together to make your business journey painless.

Our business experts help micro-mobility startups to draft the business plan, decide on the business model, select the e-scooter hardware, and study the market. As if this is not enough, our legal advisors help micro-mobility startups to acquire a permit from the government.

The cost to build an e-scooter app relies on the app development approach you choose.

• To develop a custom e-scooter app with all custom features, we charge somewhere between $15000 to $25000.
• The price to develop the clone version of some popular e-scooter app starts from $10000.
• And our subscription plan for the white label e-scooter app starts from just $500.

To know more about our pricing structures and get the personalized quote, please feel free to contact us. Our one of the senior business experts will welcome you with the free e-scooter app demo and free consultation.

Note : We do not make clones of any exact application, clone means to us is how better we can execute your app idea with existing app features and experience.

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Amis was one of 29 people who have died in e-scooter accidents since the first wave of the micro-mobility revolution hit the USA in 2018. Each victim died after the drivers of motor vehicles weren’t able to avoid them. Many investigation reports quote the lack of regulations and safety features as the major reasons behind e-scooter accidents. 

Considering the gravity of the situation, city councils are imposing some of the very harsh rules. Micro-mobility startups are also coming up with some groundbreaking technologies and app features to ensure the safety of the riders. 

In this blog, we will discuss the ways micro-mobility startups like Lime, Wheels, Beam, Voi are ensuring the safety of the riders by integrating very basic yet very serviceable features in the app and upgrading the e-scooter hardware. But before that, let’s first dig deep and find out the factors contributing to the e-scooter accidents.   

Most common reasons behind fatalities involving e-scooters

 
The following are the major 3 reasons why the number of e-scooter accidents is increasing by leaps and bounds. 

• Lack of awareness 

An e-scooter is a fairly new mode of transportation. Unlike a bicycle or conventional kick scooter, an e-scooter is powered by an electric motor. The power of this motor which controls the speed of the e-scooter is managed through a throttle. Though this looks like a simple mechanism, it proves to be challenging for first-time users. Such users riding an e-scooter directly on the busy streets put their as well as the lives of the pedestrians at risk.  

• Lack of regulations 

The development of the e-scooter sharing business has been so unsettled and uncontrolled that these tiny e-scooters have invaded many cities before even governments could realize. Governments not regulating the use of the e-scooters are indirectly encouraging the ruthless e-scooter riding. Amid lack of regulations, there is nothing (except for accidents) that can stop e-scooter riders from riding e-scooters dangerously. 

• Lack of safety features in software and hardware 

A startup can easily employ many available technologies to ensure the safety of the riders. But for the sake of saving a few bucks, they usually give cold shoulder to those technologies and the safety features an e-scooter app development company can actualize using those technologies. 

Not only software, but startups are also not paying heed at the quality of the e-scooter hardware. Many startups accommodate only conventional e-scooters in their fleets. These conventional e-scooters do not come with the disc brake, wide wheels, well-built frame, and even the front and backlights.

So, now when you know the reasons why the number of e-scooter accidents is increasing, let’s discuss how top micro-mobility startups are locking horns with this major challenge. 

How top micro-mobility startups are ensuring the safety of riders?  

 
The following are the top 4 micro-mobility startups that are offering the safest e-scooter rides by just adding a few additional features in the app and upgrading the hardware. 

 Wheels: 

Wheels is the USA-based micro-mobility startup which is doing pretty well even in the intensified micro-mobility market of the USA. Wheels goes an extra mile to ensure the safety of riders. It offers a very unique e-scooter hardware which is very easy to handle, thanks to fat wheels and a lower center of gravity. 

Moreover, Wheels has developed a one of a kind solution to not leave a single reason for riders to not wear a helmet. Their helmet locks into the rear fencer of the bike and riders are required to unlock it for free before hopping on the bike. If a rider uses the helmet, sensors detect it and Wheels offers him the 20% discount. 

To know more about Wheels, you can read our dedicated blog. 

• Lime 

Lime, which is one of the largest e-scooter sharing companies, has also invented something very useful. And they had to, at least when its devices were involved in more e-scooter deaths – 11 of 29!

Lime’s sidewalk detection technology relies on the group of sensors. These sensors measure the intensity of the vibration of the e-scooters. If an e-scooter rider rides an e-scooter on the sidewalk which consists of evenly-spaced grooves, the e-scooter vibrates too much. And the sensors fitted on e-scooter predict (with proven 95% confidence) whether a rider is riding an e-scooter on the sidewalk or somewhere else. 

1. Voi  

Stockholm-based micro-mobility startup Voi has launched an online ‘traffic school’ after they recorded their first fatality in May 2019. The online ‘traffic school’ lets users take quizzes on subjects like parking, traffic rules, and general e-scooter knowledge. In exchange, Voi offers riders ‘ride credits’. 

We, Coruscate, add such features into the e-scooter app without charging any extra. 

To know more about Voi, you can read our dedicated blog. 

• Beam 

Beam which runs its e-scooter sharing business in many cities including Auckland has recently launched Beam Safety Academy. It is a program designed to teach first-time users safer e-scooter use. 

Beam has also launched its next-generation e-scooter, Beam Saturn. Beam claims this to be the safest shared scooter in the country. 

Additionally, Beam became the first e-scooter provider by covering its riders with accident insurance policy. 

To know more about Beam, read our dedicated blog.

How much does it cost to build an e-scooter app with a bunch of safety features? 

 
 Coruscate is the top e-scooter app development company that has developed 10 disruptive e-scooter apps for different markets. We accommodate 100+ app developers, app designers, IoT engineers, business experts, and legal advisors who all work together to make your business journey painless.

Our app developers have already listed down top safety features for the e-scooter app. They can integrate these safety features along with many common as well as unique features into an e-scooter app.

Our business experts help micro-mobility startups to draft the business plan, decide on the business model, select the e-scooter hardware and study the market. As if this is not enough, our legal advisors help micro-mobility startups to acquire a permit from the government. 

The cost to build an e-scooter app relies on the app development approach you choose. 

• To develop a custom e-scooter app with all custom features, we charge somewhere between $15000 to $25000. 

• The price to develop the clone version of some popular e-scooter app starts from $10000. 

• And our subscription plan for the white label e-scooter app starts from just $500. 

To know more about our pricing structures and get the personalized quote, please feel free to contact us. Our one of the senior business experts will welcome you with the free e-scooter app demo and free consultation.

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