Ebike Tyre Change ServicesAt first, it seemed as though nothing could go wrong. Dockless shared electric scooters began showing up on the streets of the world’s cities in 2017, and the vanguard — techies, baristas, twentysomething daredevils — hopped on and rode, confident that they were tilting against two looming threats, urban congestion and climate change. The future of scootering seemed so bright that the valuation of the largest manufacturer, Bird, went from $300 million in March, 2018, to $2 billion three months later, an astronomical leap, even by Silicon Valley standards.
But Bird’s earliest scooters were so flimsy that, in one 2018 study, their average life span on the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, was just 28.8 days. (Bird disputes the study’s findings pointing to an investor presentation from 2022 claiming that the “half-life” of its earliest scooters was three to four months.) Reports of scooter battery fires and brake failures across scooter brands began hitting the news. In August 2018, Bird’s CEO, Travis VanderZanden, made a highly unusual move, selling off tens of millions of dollars worth of his company’s stock.
Read more – https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-06-11/how-to-make-electric-scooters-safer
I’ve seen how popular shared scooter companies have become in Singapore, but these safety concerns are definitely a major red flag. I hope we see more emphasis on quality and reliability from these companies.
Hi Yasmin, thanks for sharing your concerns about shared scooter companies’ safety issues! We completely understand and agree that the durability and potential hazards surrounding e-scooters are major red flags. At Eko Life, we believe in prioritizing quality and reliability, which is why we’re committed to providing top-notch e-mobility solutions that prioritize customer safety. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or +65 6589 8877. We’re always here to help.
I’ve heard horror stories about battery fires on electric scooters. It’s really concerning that these companies haven’t prioritized safety enough. Hopefully, new regulations will bring some change.
Hi Kavin, we completely understand your concerns about safety and battery fires on electric scooters. At Eko Life, we prioritize the well-being of our customers and strive to provide high-quality products that meet the highest standards of safety. Although there have been instances of battery fires and other safety issues in the past, we’re glad to see the industry taking steps towards improvement through design improvements and regulations. If you have any specific concerns or questions about our e-scooters or e-bikes, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or +65 6589 8877. We’d be happy to address your queries.
I’m quite surprised to see the average lifespan of electric scooters is just 28.8 days! I hope the industry can work on improving their durability and safety features.
Hi Ling Wong, we completely agree with you that improving durability and safety features is crucial for the electric scooter industry. At Eko Life, we’re committed to providing high-quality e-mobility products that prioritize riders’ safety. We appreciate your concern and would like to assure you that our e-scooters undergo rigorous testing and quality control measures to ensure their reliability and longevity. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or +65 6589 8877. We’re always here to help.