Uber will now allow users in the city of Paris, France, to rent electric bikes from November. The initiative is part of a partnership with the Cityscoot service, which has a fleet of 4,000 electric motorcycles, and will be offered in addition to the services that the platform already has, costing about $ 1.35 per minute.
The new app service available for Android and iPhone (iOS) complements the offering of regular bike and scooter rentals, as well as the inclusion of real-time public transport mapping. The movement seeks to make the app more complete in terms of transportation.
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Electric motorcycles offered in the Uber app will cost approximately R $ 1.35 per minute Photo: Divulgao / Uber
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Electric bike rental service will be offered in the app for the same amount as Cityscoot originally charged. By user, just open the map and identify points that offer access to one of the bikes, request access and perform the ride. I need to return the vehicle to an authorized point and terminate the rent in the application. The charge will be made directly to the user's account.
The electric motorcycles that will be used by Uber are made in Europe and offer speeds of up to 45 km / h. According to the app, the idea is that this type of service is ideal for users who need to travel up to 9 km, leaving cars for longer routes. The user informed about the estimate of the bike's autonomy in the app booking process.
Uber app booking and billing process Photo: Divulgao / Uber
Uber explains that users will receive electric bikes with safety equipment installed and helmets, as well as ensuring that all trips will be insured against accidents.
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