Helbiz and Logan City Council Announce Safety-First E-Transport Partnership
July 25 2022 - 08:45AM
Business Wire
Helbiz will receive a 12-month license to
operate e-scooters and e-bikes in Queensland starting late
August
Helbiz (Nasdaq: HLBZ) launches its expansion into Australia with
a landmark partnership with Logan City Council in Queensland.
Following months of close consultation and collaboration, the City
has approved a 12-month license for Helbiz to operate up to 400
e-scooters and 400 e-bikes starting in late August.
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“This latest partnership marks a
significant step towards bringing safe, sustainable transportation
alternatives to Australia. This announcement follows the plan to
introduce 500 e-bikes in Sydney and 100 e-scooters in Alloggio
resorts later this year,” said Mitchell Price, Helbiz Australia
Managing Director. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Since Helbiz began operations in 2018 in Europe and in 2019 in
the United States, it has maintained an industry-leading safety
record. Drawing on Helbiz’s unparalleled safety technology,
procedures, and records, the local operations team and Council are
already hard at work to ensure the safety of all road and path
users. The technology includes AI helmet enforcement technology,
accurate geofencing that can automatically reduce the speed of a
rider, and community education campaigns.
In the coming weeks and throughout the initial months of the
operation, Helbiz will host community ‘free ride’ events that
invite experienced and first-time riders to try out Helbiz’s
vehicles and learn more about how to operate them safely.
“Safety is always the focus of our operations and it is the same
for our partnership with Logan,” said Salvatore Palella, Helbiz
CEO. “At Helbiz, we pride ourselves on building trust with our
Council partners and their local communities by investing in the
safety of all road users through hardware, software, and education
campaigns.”
Helbiz’s Max Plus X e-scooter leads the industry in geofence
accuracy with a 0.06 second response time. The e-scooter can
immediately identify and respond to slow zones or no ride zones
making safer conditions for all road and path users. The Helbiz
e-scooter is equipped with turning indicators which will be an
industry first in Australia.
Helbiz e-scooters in Australia are also powered by 100% clean
energy and will reduce single-occupant motor vehicle trips in the
Logan, helping the City meet its goal of creating more sustainable
communities.
“This latest partnership marks a significant step towards
bringing safe, sustainable transportation alternatives to
Australia. This announcement follows the plan to introduce 500
e-bikes in Sydney and 100 e-scooters in Alloggio resorts later this
year,” said Mitchell Price, Helbiz Australia Managing Director.
About Helbiz Helbiz is a global leader in micro-mobility
services. Launched in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, the
company offers a diverse fleet of vehicles including e-scooters,
e-bicycles, and e-mopeds all on one convenient, user-friendly
platform with over 50 licenses in cities around the world. Helbiz
utilizes a customized, proprietary fleet management technology,
artificial intelligence, and environmental mapping to optimize
operations and business sustainability. Helbiz is expanding its
urban lifestyle products and services to include live streaming
services, food delivery and more, all accessible within its mobile
app. For additional information, please visit www.helbiz.com.
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