As disagreements over dockless e-scooters continue in San Francisco, local company Scoot Networks is expanding internationally.
It has just introduced 500 electric scooters and 1,000 e-bikes to Barcelona, Spain.
Scoot Networks, founded 6 years ago, has a sizeable presence in San Francisco. It operates about 700 scooters and plans to add 500 more next month. The company has closed a funding round last year, which will help with the expansions.
Why did Scoot Networks Choose Barcelona?
Michael Keating, the CEO and founder of the scooter company, considers Barcelona as a perfect fit because of the city’s scooter-friendly environment. Barcelona has wide sidewalks which are suitable for e-bikes and has restricted Ubers and other ride-shares in the past.
Flexible Urban Transportation
Scoot Networks is part of a growing movement for urban vehicle-sharing networks. Whether it’s renting a bike or scooter, or sharing an Uber, city dwellers are increasingly choosing more flexible transportation options to get around.
Scoot Networks’ City-Approved Scooters Stand Out in the Market
Scoot Networks has largely avoided San Francisco’s ongoing debate about dockless e-scooters because its scooters follow the city guidelines. While Bird, Lime, Spin, and other startups introduced scooters on sidewalks without prior approval or permits, Scoot’s scooters must remain on the streets. They also must be correctly parked in designated spots.
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https://trellis.net/article/electric-scooter-networks-charge-scoot-drives-barcelona/
