Are you intrigued after reading the title and wish to know about e-scooters and corresponding app development? Then you have landed right on top of the answer!
This concept of electric scooters involves commuting using these same vehicles without buying or owning them. These services are, of course, for a short period of time.
These apps allow users to:
- use such vehicles,
- book them,
- pay for this service
- and drop them off back!
All of the above-mentioned can be done through an application!
Lyft, Uber, Bird and Lime are some of the most famous names in this domain. The latter are a pioneer in this context, as they were the first to launch electric scooters that aren’t permanently docked. And they didn’t do it; this is the last year but in 2017 itself!
Bird and Lime paved the way for others to take inspiration from and follow. And after some time, Uber and Lyft also launched their e-scooter services – after witnessing the enormous profits that could be enhanced further!
This concept is confined to a few countries and has and is expanding to other parts of the world as well. However, the newest arrival is in NYC! Yes! You read that right – e-scooters have arrived in New York City! So, let’s learn more about this fantastic domain and its journey!
Let’s understand the working mechanism here!
Let us first try to understand how users can avail these “dockless vehicle facilities.” Booking an electric scooter is almost similar to booking a taxi or cab; even the apps operate in a similar fashion. Let’s read on to know about the related basic operations of these applications:
The application available on app stores can be downloaded.
After downloading, users have to log in and create a profile for themselves.
The users can then search for an e-bike according to their requirements.
After the booking is confirmed, the information about the ride is provided to the rider.
Users have the option to use the navigation feature to reach the location of the vehicle.
They have to scan the barcode on the vehicle and use the same to unlock their ride.
Users have to lock the device again after they have reached their destination.
Since there are a number of payment options available on the app, a user can choose the method of his/her choice.
Their entry in NYC – hurray!
The wait of people finally got over as the announcement regarding electric scooters was made in the States. The biggest city in America, NYC, has finally allowed the battery-operated two-wheelers on roads!
The three operators – Lime, Veo and Bird – have received permits for scooter sharing in a section of Bronx. All three of them will have 1,000 two-wheelers each. This will, of course, lead to a total of 3,00 scooters available throughout the East Bronx. Lime will charge $1 to unlock $0.30 per minute.
Veo will charge $0.39 for every minute and Bird will have discounted community pricing for qualified riders and will have regular pricing similar to Veo.
Let’s talk about the hardware pre-requisites
The fact is, these modes of transportation are dockless and hence, have no physical entity to keep a check on them. Therefore, it becomes mandatory to devise a mechanism to keep a check on them; or attach the bikes with some equipment so that users don’t steal or damage them.
These devices also gather the riders' data for various purposes. These devices also collect data from riders for multiple purposes. Read ahead to know better:
GPS – It cannot be skipped – rather, must not be! It helps in tracking down the scooter in case of theft or accident.
Distance meter – It can help both users and admin by letting them know about the distance that has been covered.
Vandalism detection – This is done by roping in a sensor. The sensor collects crucial information about the e-bike and its overall status.
Anti-theft alarm – Such alarms protect vehicles from theft, vandalism, damage, etc. The alarm starts beeping if any theft or similar thing is reported.
Battery meter – These are electrically charged rides. Such meters can help the user to keep a check on the battery and get that recharged – if need be.
To bring the discussion to a conclusion
In the end, I would request you not to wait up or stay confused about developing an application that can take your business notches higher!
The category in discussion is an app to enhance your business! And now is the best time to make the most through these platforms! Remember, any delay can cost you your prospective clients. It would help if you did not forget that any field which is still expanding attracts everyone and the harsh truth is that you are not the only one thinking on similar lines.
Therefore, procrastinating any further can prove to be erroneous. So, work out your idea and connect with experts. Then, turn your app idea into a reality and reap benefits like your peers already are!
Now that you have a decent enough understanding and clarity, so move ahead! Reach out to the top app developers in USA today!
Hey you! Yes, you – get going already!
Happy ideating!!
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