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BeRider s.r.o.
IndustryScooter sharing, Electromobility, Micromobility
FoundedSeptember 3, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-09-03) in Prague, Czech Republic
Defunct2023 (2023)
HeadquartersPrague, Czech republic
Websitebe-rider.com

BeRider was the provider of shared electric scooters in the capital city of Prague, Czech Republic.[1][2] The service was officially launched on September 3, 2019[3] and closed in 2023.[4]

The electromobility project comes from Škoda Auto DigiLab.[5] The service was intended for users aged 18 and over who hold a driving license of category A, A1, A2, or B. BeRider scooters were located throughout the city within the BeRider zone. Users could register and then reserve, unlock and rent them via the BeRider app.[6][7]

History

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BeRider was officially launched on September 3, 2019.[8] The project was preceded by analysis to identify how scooter sharing should work properly in Prague. Škoda Auto DigiLab worked to find eco-friendly solutions in the field of micromobility and project BeRider was able to deliver a smart mobility solution.[9][10]

The pilot phase of the project ended on December 16, 2019. During those three months of operation of 150 electric scooters, more than 23,000 reservations were made. The pilot was deemed a success and the Board of Directors of Škoda Auto decided to continue the project.[11]

The 2020 season started on March 1. At that time, the COVID-19 pandemic began in the Czech Republic. As a result, BeRider provided its electric scooters to health care professionals for more than a month completely free of charge. More than 300 doctors, nurses, and other medical staff took advantage of this offer. All other users were also able to ride for free for a week at the end of April 2020.[12]

In June 2020, BeRider introduced a new application to simplify the use of the service.[13][14] In the same month, BeRider organized its first scooter school under the guidance of a professional instructor in order to prepare users for safe driving in urban traffic.[15][16]

In July 2020, BeRider launched its own online shop offering helmets, scooter gloves, discounted minute packages, scooter school vouchers, and masks with the BeRider logo.[17]

In August 2020, BeRider launched a new service – a mountain bike rental called BeRider Bikes offering classic and electric bikes for adults and children along with accessories such as helmets, gloves, etc.[18] A BeRider account was needed to rent a bike.[19]

In 2023, the company ceased operations, citing inability to expand the project.[4]

Impact

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In 2017, there were 350,000 users of shared scooters worldwide and by 2019, this number had increased to 5,000,000.[20] This increasing demand was also reflected in the Czech market and BeRider thus expanded its fleet in August 2020. Due to the increasing popularity, BeRider was also able to maintain its service over the winter period.[21][22]

In 2023, the year of BeRider's closure, the company published its ridership statistics. According to the company's data, the BeRider users overall rode 4200000 kilometres, thus saving up to 512 tons of CO2.[4]

Usage

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The use of BeRider electric scooters was subject to age of majority, the possession of a driving license of category A, A1, A2, or B, and the ownership of a smartphone with the BeRider app downloaded. To register for an account, users had to provide their contact details, photos of their ID and driving license, and payment card details. After their account was approved, which could take up to 24 hours, the user was given 15 free minutes and could start riding.[23]

A map in the app provided the precise locations for each individual scooter. Once an available scooter was reached, the user could unlock it by pressing a button in the app. The user could then also access the tailbox which provides helmets in two sizes.

The ride could be finished only in the BeRider zone which was marked with gray in the user application. If the user wants to stop outside of the zone, they have the option to pause the ride. After parking, the user returned the helmet back to the tailbox, put the scooter back on the stand, and finished the ride in the app.[24]

The first minute of every ride was free. Each additional minute costed 5 CZK in the regular fare cost.[25] The user had an option to purchase a discounted package of prepaid minutes in the app,[26] which reduced the price to 2.9 CZK per minute. After the ride was completed, the price was deducted from the user's payment card or the minutes were deducted from the prepaid package.[27]

Technical parameters

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Brand Torrot
Model Muvi
Motor Electric
Power 3 kW
Max. speed 66 km/h
Range 70 km
Weight with battery 93 kg
Max. load 150 kg
Seats 2
Helmets 2 (Size M and L)
Wheels 16”
Brakes CBS (Combined braking system)
Sources [28][29]

References

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  1. ^ "BeRider | Electric shared scooters". www.be-rider.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  2. ^ "BeRider". skodaautodigilab.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  3. ^ ""BeRider": ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab v Praze spouští službu sdílených elektrických skútrů". ŠKODA Storyboard (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  4. ^ a b c Ventura, Tomáš (2023-05-19). "Projekt sdílených skútrů BeRider končí, nenašel partnera na expanzi". iDNES.cz. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  5. ^ "Škodovka rozesela po Praze padesátku zelených elektroskútrů BeRider". iDNES.cz. 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  6. ^ "Vyzkoušeli jsme sdílené elektrické skútry BeRider. Ukážeme vám, jak na to!". auto.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  7. ^ s.r.o, 24net. "Test Sdílené skútry BeRider – Po Praze rychle a jednou stopou". fDrive.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Škodovka sází na elektrické skútry. Do Prahy jich s novou službou BeRider posílá prvních padesát". CzechCrunch (in Czech). 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  9. ^ ""BeRider": ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab v Praze spouští službu sdílených elektrických skútrů". www.skoda-auto.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  10. ^ "Škodovka rozesela po Praze padesátku zelených elektroskútrů BeRider". iDNES.cz. 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  11. ^ ""BeRider", služba sdílení elektrických skútrů od ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab, v nové sezoně dál rozšíří flotilu". www.skoda-auto.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  12. ^ "BeRider 2020: takový byl náš rok". www.be-rider.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  13. ^ "Představujeme novou aplikaci BeRider". www.be-rider.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  14. ^ Olexová, Vendula. "BeRider udržuje úspěšný kurz i v zimě". Auto Horejsek (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  15. ^ BeRider on Facebook Watch, retrieved 2021-03-08
  16. ^ "BeRider | Poukaz na Skútr ŠKOLU + 100 minut na BeRider ZDARMA". www.be-rider.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  17. ^ "BeRider | E-shop". www.be-rider.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  18. ^ "Půjčovna kol BeRider". beridercom (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  19. ^ "Microsoft Forms". forms.office.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  20. ^ "V Praze přibude sdílených elektroskútrů. Přivezou je Blinkee i Škoda Auto". iDNES.cz. 2020-06-15. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  21. ^ Olexová, Vendula. "BeRider udržuje úspěšný kurz i v zimě". Auto Horejsek (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  22. ^ BeRider on Facebook Watch, retrieved 2021-03-08
  23. ^ info@skymedia.cz, SKY Media s r o [www skymedia cz]; e-mail (2020-11-24). "BeRider - ekologicky a ekonomicky". SKUTRPORTAL.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ "BeRider | FAQ". www.be-rider.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  25. ^ Svatoš, Patrik (2020-08-16). "Test služby BeRider: sdílené elektrické skútry, které dávají smysl". smartmania.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  26. ^ "Škoda Auto rozjela půjčovnu elektrických skútrů". Zdopravy.cz (in Czech). 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  27. ^ "BeRider | Pricelist". www.be-rider.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  28. ^ "BeRider | FAQ". www.be-rider.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  29. ^ Mička, Jan. "Prahu zaplavily skútry pro všechny. Než na ně sednete, měli byste pár věcí vědět". AutoRevue.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-03-08.
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