As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, the second season of e-scooter sharing at Dubs draws to a close. With nearly two years under our belts, the signs of wear and tear on our fleet are as evident as the changing leaves. This observation begs the question: what is the average lifespan of an e-scooter in a shared fleet?
As the endless Finnish summer nights give way to the dark cold days of autumn, the e-scooter industry undergoes a significant transformation. Normally we see the cold weather arriving sometime in September in southern Finland however, fortunately for the operators, summer-like weather lasted up until the first days of October, which is great for rides and customer usage. Just as nature adapts to the changing seasons, e-scooter operators must also adjust their strategies to accommodate shifting user behaviors due to weather conditions.
In the fast-paced world of micromobility, the Internet of Things (IoT) device has emerged as a game-changer, transforming the way we navigate our cities. The integration of IoT technology with micro-mobility solutions, such as e-scooters and bike-sharing systems, has ushered in a new era of convenience and efficiency. IoT-enabled micromobility devices are now equipped with an array of sensors and connectivity features, allowing real-time data collection and analysis. However, through our own experience of being a fleet manager for Bird scooters, IoT devices boast a lot of connectivity issues deemed to have an unknown cause in our workspace.