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Source: Lime
Brand new hardware part of Lime’s ongoing efforts to improve e-scooter sharing experience for riders and non-riders alike
Auckland, New Zealand (14 June, 2022) — Lime launched its industry leading Gen4 electric scooter in Auckland, demonstrating Lime’s commitment to the city and its willingness to invest in its micromobility program here. The Gen4 e-scooter will provide riders with the smoothest and most environmentally friendly shared scooter ride available, which is more important than ever as petrol prices continue to rise. The new Gen4 also improves rider and pedestrian safety and has a new two-sided kickstand to prevent tipping over and thus preventing the street clutter that comes when e-scooters tip over. Lime has dedicated itself to improving its operations in Auckland, especially around parking and safety, and the fleet upgrade is a demonstration of that ongoing commitment.
“We’re thrilled to launch our safest, most sustainable e-scooter in Auckland as the City continues its work to build a sustainable and resilient transport network. As petrol prices rise and remain high, Auckland residents and visitors will be happy to test out these brand new vehicles and see what a fun and safe way they are to get around town.
We are grateful to the City of Auckland for their continued partnership in building the best possible e-scooter sharing program to promote sustainable options that complement mass transport.
We plan to be in Auckland for the long haul and we are excited to make the investments and continued improvements in operations to do so, especially around parking compliance and safety,” said Hugo Burt-Morris, General Manager, Lime.
Over the last year, Lime has focused on improving the e-scooter sharing experience for riders and non-riders alike. Emphasising parking compliance and safety, Lime has used a variety of strategies to fine-tune its operations, from high-tech innovations to staff resources and awareness campaigns targeted at riders. These include setting up a team to audit end-of-trip images to ensure customers are parking correctly and automatic emails sent to customers when Lime’s system detects a potential breach. These methods have seen operational compliance continue to improve throughout the year.
Hardware
The goal of the Gen4 scooter is to provide the smoothest and most sustainable Lime scooter ride in our history. Highlights of the new vehicle model include:
Swept back handlebars, a first for shared e-scooters and reminiscent of bike handles, allowing for more a comfortable grip.
Dual hand brake system to make slowing and stopping easier and more immediate when needed.
Lowered baseboard to optimise the center of gravity on the scooter and make getting on and off easier.
New kickstand with two legs to help avoid scooters from being tipped over when parked, which can help to reduce clutter on footpaths.
Enhanced suspension and larger wheels mean a smoother ride over cracks, warped pavement and any other challenge a cityscape presents.
Most important of all is the addition of a swappable battery, which will drive even greater efficiency in our operations and further reduce the carbon emissions of scooter riding.
Lime’s mission is to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable, and carbon-free. As the world’s largest provider of shared electric vehicles, Lime partners with cities to deploy electric bikes and scooters to serve any trip under five miles. One of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies in 2021, Lime has powered more than 300 million rides in more than 200 cities across five continents, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Learn more at li.me.
