Since 2018, the trend of Micro mobile vehicles has been revived with companies like Lime and Bird introducing the concept of dockless and shared e – scooters. These products were a perfect fit for the U.S. market, which led both these companies to become the fastest growing companies at reaching billion-dollar valuation. The trend of e – scooters has taken a leap since 2019, with people learning about the importance of saving the environment and choosing environment-friendly transportation options.

Like New York City, every city needs safer and more sustainable commute options to get going during the Pandemic and Post – Pandemic. Especially, for the delivery workers who provide us with all the essentials during the darkest days. These vehicles also help in alleviating the traffic congestion during the rush hours of the day. In order to run this operation smoothly, the city also needs to have a suitable infrastructure in order to prevent clogs on the roads or any sort of road accidents.

Riding with Lime E – Scooters

Lime is one of the rising stars in the Micro mobile vehicles’ market, with an experience of more than 2 years, Lime has entered the list of companies selling the most convenient options of Electronic Scooters. Bird founder and CEO Travis Vander Zanden said the pending vote highlights “that New York City recognizes the ‘next’ transportation normal is one that indexes on shared micro-mobility, such as e-scooters and devolves from cars or ride-hail options that contribute to increased pollution and decreased safety throughout communities.”

Lime has been working on improvising the user interface at the same time working on developing a successful scooter program. The company believes that a successful program will provide the customers with service zones in denser communities, built zones that connect both the commercial and residential neighborhoods.

How Profitable can these e-scooters companies be?

Earlier, the E-Scooter unit economics were unstable and unreliable, but with the increasing awareness amongst the people about choosing the healthy options, and appreciating the infrastructural benefits of Electric Vehicles, the market has seen quite a boom. The two most important factors that can set your company apart from the rest of the manufacturers are :

• Increased battery life or rechargeable batteries, in order to prevent the customers from facing any kind of inconvenience.
• Better quality of the product, improvised sizes of the wheels, and a user-friendly app guiding the riders make their way through the pop-up areas and green lanes.

(Monetary valuation of the leading e – scooter companies)

Summary

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The electric scooter and motorcycle market is projected to reach 7,919 thousand units by 2027 from an estimated 684 thousand units in 2019, at a CAGR of 35.8%.

The increasing opportunities and the growth from infrastructure and technology perspective are fetching a good amount of investment in this segment. Most of the start-ups are looking to increase their revenue stream and their reach for better growth prospects.

Stakeholders have invested more than $5.7 billion in micro-mobility start-ups since 2015, with more than 85 percent targeting China.

In fact, a good number of startups have managed to value themselves at $1Bn.

If you observe the e-scooter segment closely, you will see that the end-users are looking for sustainable and highly efficient options that can be used for the regular commute as well.

Why is the market looking so strong and positive for micro-mobility solutions?

• The scaling of micro-mobility assets is easier and the acquisition costs are lower compared to large vehicles. This is why the break-even point for this market is lower
• The waiting time and the commute time are considerably less with the micro-mobility solutions; as a result, you will find that users are increasingly interested in this solution

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Looking at these statistics and the growth in the European markets, you can easily map the growth in other markets for the e-scooter segment

As a result of the above-mentioned market statistics and the growth potential, you can consider entering this niche. There are several factors that you need to consider, several things you need to plan and several designs you need to create before you have a successful e-scooter solution in hand.

The Challenges in Micro-mobility Industry

#1 Acquiring Permissions

You need to get permission from the local authorities to be able to operate in this market. The local authorities will decide which companies should be allowed and which ones should be blocked from entering the markets. This will entirely depend on the type of scooters you offer, the services you cater to and the approach you have taken. It will also depend on several other factors.

#2 Getting Investors Interest

The second most important aspect of building your e-scooter business from scratch is getting the investor’s attention. If you are still a startup, you would need the funds to operate. However, if you are unable to differentiate for the market, or you are unable to sustain in the market, then you will not be able to sustain the competition.

#3 The Infrastructure Issues

The lack of infrastructure to support your e-scooter business can be quite a challenge. In case you are unable to provide enough charging stations for the e-scooters, then you won’t be able to afford running them in the sharing market. You also need good charging points, electrification and need to consider all the other important aspects.

Apart from the infrastructure for the e-scooters, the city bodies should ensure there is a proper passage for the people.

Key Factors to Consider

1. Identify the Problem

As a new entrant into the niche, you need to identify the problem you aim to solve with your mobile app. For instance, the main reason for the e-scooter market to gain momentum can be attributed to the need for a sustainable and pollution-free transport solution.

You can aim to create the market more sustainable and efficient with your solution. you can make the dockless scooters more secure, and ensure nobody can unlock a scooter without consulting the app. These are basic issues that your app can resolve.

The following are some of the reasons why people are more into e-scooters

• It is easier to commute in heavy traffic with the e-scooters. Parking is no longer an issue when you are using e-scooters to travel around the city.
• A lot of cities are facing shutdown owing to the pollution there. With e-scooter services, they can aim to reduce pollution and improve the quality of air
• Finally, most people are unable to use cabs and other modes of transport owing to the high prices. Commuting with e-scooters is cost-efficient.

Companies operating in this segment have found the solution to the above-mentioned issues. You can look for gaps in the existing services and try to fill them up with your mobile app. You can even answer a new problem with your solutions.

2. In-depth Knowledge

You need to have a good knowledge of the niche you plan to operate in. With half baked knowledge of the niche, you won’t be able to solve the problems facing your customers. If you don’t know what technology stack can help you create the successful app solution or, you are not aware of the exact needs of the user, then you won’t be able to deliver the app solution. moreover, lacking knowledge of how the customers react to the e-scooter solution, the kind of investments that happen in the industry and other aspects can prevent you from growing.

When you dive into the e-scooter market and want to develop an app from the scratch, you need to gain as much knowledge as possible about the market, the way the apps function in this marketplace and what are the causes of inefficiencies in the market.

3. Finding a Tech Partner

The third and most important aspect is identifying the technology partner for your needs. you need someone who can make you stand out.

You will not know what technology or which operating system you should use to release the first version of your app. You are not even sure of how to deliver the solution you have in mind. That’s why a good partner is essential. They will be able to deliver on your needs and will visualize the solution and ably design and develop it for you.

4. Incorporating the Features

The app features are very important, and you should ideally consider them from the end user’s perspective. When deciding the features, you should be aware of the must-have features as well as the features that will enhance the quality of the app solution.

• A good login screen with a low learning curve
• GPS integration for tracking
• Lock/unlock
• Easy Payments
• Effortless scheduling

These are some of the must-have features. Apart from this, you can plan features specific to the problem you are solving.

Answering the FAQs for Better Understanding

When you plan on entering the e-scooter market, you should have all your questions answered and should be able to proceed with a clear mind. Here we have attempted to identify all the FAQs.

1. What is e-Scooter Sharing App?

The app allows users to rent the e-scooters located in a nearby location. With the app solution, the user can easily avail of effective and efficient commuting means that is both sustainable and hassle-free.

2. How Long Does it Take to Build an e-Scooter App?

The timeline and the cost for the development of an e-scooter app depend entirely on the customization required, the problem you are solving and the features you aim to add to the mobile app. We estimate somewhere around a month and a half to design, development, integrate and test the app solution. We ensure a well-defined app solution for the end-users. In terms of hours, we estimate 800-1000 hours for the development process

3. How to Choose an e-Scooter App Development Partner?

When choosing an app development partner, there are quite a few things you need to consider

• The experience of the technology partner in developing the apps for the particular niche
• Their expertise in on-demand industry and app development
• The team and the portfolio
• Industry knowledge, customer understanding, and market research capabilities
• Process and methodology
• The security measures they take to make your app full-proof

Summing Up

Entering the e-scooter business, and starting an e-scooter app solution ground up requires a lot of effort, understanding of the market, and complete knowledge of how the customers work through this segment. To make sure you have a qualified and seamless solution, you need to partner with the right development company.

Coruscate has been serving industries with leading solutions and knowledge that enable their growth potential. We even offer support and maintenance of the e-scooter apps and keep upgrading the apps to suit the new needs.

If you have a brilliant idea to differentiate in this market or, want to succeed with a validated e-scooter app solution, connect with us via email or phone.

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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Being the top e-scooter app development company, today, we will put forth the blog containing the working of the e-scooter app, how it communicates with e-scooter hardware and types of different e-scooter hardware available in the market. 

The working of the e-scooter app 

An e-scooter mobile app (software) and e-scooter hardware are two major things involved in the e-scooter sharing business. 

Both of these things depend heavily on each other. They communicate with each other and satisfy every request of the users and admin. If any of these experiences the error, requests of admin and users can’t be satisfied. 

The e-scooter app consists of two different parts. One is the frontend and another is the backend. 

The frontend of the e-scooter app offers a way to view and interact with the mobile app. It exhibits all information like GPS coordinates of the e-scooter, battery percentage, speed and direction to the users and admin. 

And the backend of the e-scooter mobile app stores the data and processes the commands, given by users through the frontend.

Frontend and the backend of the e-scooter app are interconnected. However, the backend of the e-scooter app has to establish a connection with the e-scooter hardware in order to fetch the information of the e-scooter and give commands to it.

So, now let’s understand what makes e-scooter hardware smart enough to send information to the e-scooter software, understand the commands given by the e-scooter software and act on it. 

What makes e-scooter hardware smart?  

E-scooter hardware should establish a connection with the backend of the e-scooter app to receive the commands and send information about its current state to the e-scooter app.  

The IoT controller fitted in the e-scooter hardware allows it to establish a connection with the e-scooter app. This controller is constantly communicating with the backend of the e-scooter app and shares the following information. 

• Location of the e-scooter 
• Battery percentage 
• Speed and direction 
• Alerts 

Not only this, but the IoT controller also receives the commands from the backend of the e-scooter app and the smart mini computer of the IoT controller interprets it. The following are the commands IoT controller of the e-scooter receives. 

• Lock / unlock 
• Beep 
• Set speed 
• Change settings – to modify the frequency of pings and other settings

Here it is worth mentioning that the backend of the e-scooter app which is already networked with the frontend of the e-scooter app and e-scooter hardware is also well-connected with the admin panel. Meaning, you as the admin can keep an eagle eye on every connected e-scooter, its current state, and user activities. 

Now, if you are wondering how IoT controllers establish the connection with the e-scooter app, let’s discuss it quickly. 

How does an IoT controller establish a connection with an e-scooter app?

Every IoT controller comes with the built-in SIM card which has the cell data capability. Thanks to this SIM, the IoT controller sends and receives messages over the internet. 

E-scooter manufacturers like Segway and Acton sell e-scooter hardware with SIM inside. Whereas, many manufacturers sell e-scooters without SIM. In such a case, you have to purchase your own SIM card. 

Vodafone and Twilio are two good options. These are the popular international carriers with service across the globe. 

 Data consumption:

Data consumption depends on the state of the e-scooter. When the e-scooter is unlocked, it consumes more data as it sends more information to the backend of the e-scooter. 

According to a calculation, you will need 1-20 MB of data each month for each e-scooter which should be less than $5 /vehicle/month. 

Here, we should not neglect the fact that when two devices communicate over the internet, the protocol comes into the picture. And when it comes to IoT projects, MQTT is the most commonly used protocol. 

How does an IoT controller share data with an e-scooter app over the internet? 

MQTT protocol is used to share data between the e-scooter app and e-scooter hardware (IoT controller). It works on a publish-subscribe model. 

Since it works on the publish-subscribe model, it only allows a device to send data to another device if it is a subscriber of that device.

However, two devices do not communicate directly. A central MQTT broker connects with all devices and acts as a post office between all devices. This broker makes sure that every subscribed device gets the correct message from the relevant device only.

How much does it cost to build an e-scooter app and what are the services we provide beyond app development? 

Coruscate has already conquered the micro-mobility app development industry with its 100+ app developers, app designers, IoT experts, business experts, and legal advisers. 

Our app developers, app designers, and IoT engineers actualize one of the best e-scooter apps with all futuristic and disruptive features.

With our additional services, our business experts and legal advisers help micro-mobility startups to make their business journey painless. Our additional services include a market study, e-scooter hardware selection, business plan drafting, business model crafting, and consultation to acquire the permit and satisfy other legal norms. 

The cost to build an e-scooter app depends 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. 

Bonus Learning: 

You can buy e-scooters which do not come with the built-in IoT controller. Such e-scooters cost really less than the smart e-scooters. But here, you have to buy IoT controllers and install them separately on each e-scooter. However, this is not a recommended practice, considering the compatibility issues. 

To know the best e-scooter you can buy under $500 and $1000, you can read our dedicated blog.

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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According to a study carried out by our business experts, securing a strong position in the micro-mobility market will cost a single player an estimated $700+ million in upcoming years. Needless to say that a small-medium scale micro-mobility startup cannot reinforce this level of investment. This is the only reason why partnerships and aggressive funding rounds are highly encouraged in the micro-mobility ecosystem. 

In this blog, we will put forth the list of top investors investing in micro-mobility startups. This list will help you to get an idea about top micro-mobility investors and why they are investing in particular startups. 

But before we reveal the list, it is worth mentioning that being the top e-scooter app development company, Coruscate becomes the real business strategic partner of the micro-mobility startups and does not only build the e-scooter app but helps them to seize the decent amount of funds. 

Top investors investing in micro-mobility startups

According to the McKinsey report, investors have poured $220 billion into more than 1,100 smart mobility companies. Between 2010- 2013 and 2014 – 2018, the average investments across all technologies jumped sevenfold. The following image clearly depicts that more smart mobility companies have put themselves on the radar of investors than other companies.

Following is the list of top investors investing in micro-mobility startups.

Conclusion:

An e-scooter sharing business is a resource-heavy business. Startups are required to close many successful funding rounds to shoulder the financial burden. In this blog, we’ve shared a list of top micro-mobility investors and in which micro-mobility startups they are investing.

Coruscate has already conquered the micro-mobility app development industry with its 100+ app developers, app designers, IoT experts, business experts, and legal advisers.

Our app developers, app designers, and IoT engineers actualize one of the best e-scooter apps with all futuristic and disruptive features.

Our business experts and legal advisers help micro-mobility startups to decide on the business models, select the e-scooter hardware, raise a decent amount of funds, acquire the permit and study the market. 

The cost to build an e-scooter app depends 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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However, considering the fact that each Canadian city has different e-scooter rules and market characteristics, we decided to leave ‘dedicated blog on each Canadian city’ on some other day. 

Well, today is that ‘other day’. Today, we will discuss 3 steps you need to follow to start an e-scooter sharing business in Calgary where the city council has already legalized the e-scooters. 

How to start an e-scooter sharing business in Calgary, Canada? 

 
Following are the 3 simple steps, sufficient for leading you towards your dream – running an e-scooter sharing business in Calgary!   

Step #1: Draft the business plan (very important to acquire the permit)  

A business plan is nothing but a formal written document which generally contains business goals and methods on how you can achieve those goals. 

But when it comes to e-scooter sharing business plan, your business plan should have additional information like e-scooter app features, your selected e-scooter hardware, business model, communication technology, manual and automatic business processes, safety features, and your strategies to ensure proper use and parking of e-scooters. 

Since the government takes all these things into account before making a final decision on your permit application, a business plan containing all this additional information is vitally important to acquire the permit. 

However, it is not as easy as pie to collect this much information and draft the business plan, especially when it is the first step! 

How to draft the e-scooter sharing business plan?

 
E-scooter sharing business plan cries for many details. So, let’s split it into more steps and simplify the learning. 

Step #1.1: Hire experts 

Many entrepreneurs hire an e-scooter app development company to just build an e-scooter app. They manage many other important aspects of the business by themselves. These ‘unnecessary efforts’ sometimes reward them with an additional financial burden and unexpected delay. 

Instead, leave it on the shoulders of experts. There are many e-scooter app development companies like Coruscate which offer services beyond app development, without charging any extra. These services include business model crafting, e-scooter selection, market study, and government permit acquisition. 

Step #1.2: Study the laws    

Your hired experts will then make you familiar with the e-scooter laws of Calgary and ways to satisfy each of them. Keep these rules in mind while moving to the next step.  

Step #1.3: Decide the business model, e-scooter hardware, feature set 

Respecting the laws, you now need to decide on the business model, e-scooter hardware and feature-set. Here, you will feel grateful to have an expert beside you. 

While finalizing the business model, it is advisable to decide whether you will rely on hired staff members or gig workers to keep batteries of e-scooters charged. This decision affects feature-set to a certain extent. 

Step #1.4: Apply for the permit  

With hired experts, when you collect all information and prepare an extensive business plan, apply for the permit. The application to operate an e-scooter sharing business in Calgary is open until July 2020. To view the permit application, click here.

Step #2:  Wait until your hired technology partner develops your e-scooter app 

As soon as you get the permit, your hired technology partner will start developing your e-scooter app. However, there are two things you have to consider here. 

Step #2.1: Decide the admin panel features 

The admin panel features don’t influence the permit. But they matter the most to run e-scooter sharing business painlessly. So, you have to discuss it with your hired technology partner. 

Step #2.2: Send e-scooter hardware to your hired technology partner 

The IoT controller fitted in your purchased e-scooter plays a major role to establish the connection and display the information of that particular e-scooter on the mobile app and admin panel. To avoid even a small bug and test the app aggressively,  e-scooter app development companies need e-scooter hardware physically available at their premises. 

Step #3: Run an awareness campaign

After receiving the app and before deploying it to market, run an awareness campaign. In the awareness campaign, you have to promote the safer use of the e-scooter and proper way of e-scooter parking. This awareness campaign will indirectly promote your e-scooter app. You can continue running awareness campaigns even after deploying the app in the market. 

The post-app launch awareness campaign is more affordable. By simply integrating an additional app module that shows the proper way of e-scooter riding and e-scooter parking as soon a user opens the app for the first time, you can make him familiar with the e-scooter laws very easily.        

That’s it. We just have discussed the most straightforward guide to start an e-scooter sharing business in Calgary.

How much does it cost to build an e-scooter app in Calgary? 

 
Coruscate is the top e-scooter app development company that has developed 10 e-scooter apps for different markets. We accommodate 100+ app developers, app designers, IoT experts, 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.

Bonus learning: 

• E-scooter laws in Calgary: 

Following are the top e-scooter laws in Calgary which you have to keep in mind to avoid dragging yourself in the legal battle. 

• The maximum allowed e-scooter speed is 20 kilometers per hour. 
• The minimum age required to ride an e-scooter is 18 years. 
• Permit holders must not display third-party advertising on e-scooters. 
• Permit holders must prove and continuously maintain commercial liability insurance. 
• Permit holders must provide 3 free membership accounts to The City. 
• Permit holders must retrieve the poorly parked e-scooters within 2 hours of knowledge.   
• An e-scooter is not allowed to ride on roads. But it is legal to ride on the sidewalk. 
• Helmets are not required but highly encouraged.  

• Best e-scooter hardware: 

E-scooter hardware influences the user experience as well as the maintenance cost. Entrepreneurs giving cold shoulder to e-scooter hardware generally end up affecting the user experience and leading their startups to the dead end. 

To know the best e-scooter hardware you can buy under $500 and $1000, read our dedicated blog. 

• Business model: 

 An E-scooter sharing business is a resource-heavy business. Many small-scale startups fail to innovate the business model which results in less profit.  

To know the economics of the e-scooter sharing business, read one of the best blogs. 

• Manpower needed to run e-scooter sharing business: 

We’ve covered the total manpower needed to run an e-scooter sharing business and how to reduce it significantly with the technologies in a dedicated blog.  

FAQs related e-scooter sharing business in Calgary 

 
» Question #1: Can I operate an e-scooter sharing business during Winter in Calgary? 

No, you are not allowed. The shared e-scooters were removed on November 1, 2019 and it will return in Spring 2020. 

» Question #2: How many e-scooters are allowed to drop on the streets of Calgary? 

Up to 1000 e-scooters for each permitted operator are allowed to drop on the streets of Calgary. 

» Question #3: Is it legal to ride my own e-scooter in Calgary? 

It is still illegal to ride personal e-scooters in Calgary, under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act.  

» Question #4: What are the responsibilities of operators? 

Operators are responsible for parking issues, maintenance, removal and relocation of their fleet.

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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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