Bird has made a lot of headway lately. First, with the introduction of their new Bird One which is available for pre-order. Second, they've planned to move forward with contactless payment for renting one of their eScooters. Today, they stepped their game up a notch yet again with the announcement of the Bird Cruiser for their shared scooter rental fleet.
the Bird Cruiser
Coming this summer, Bird will be testing out the cruiser model in a few select markets before rolling it out through their entire rental fleet across the world. Bird's service is currently available in over 100 cities across the world.
In a message from Bird Founder and CEO, Travis VanderZanden, he says, “Bird’s introduction of shared e-scooters spurred a global phenomenon and mode shift away from cars. To further accelerate progress on our mission to make cities more livable, we are providing additional environmentally friendly micro-mobility alternatives—including Bird Cruiser. Starting this summer, people can move about their city and explore new neighborhoods together, without a car. Designed and engineered in California, Bird Cruiser is an inclusive electric-powered option that is approachable, easy-to-ride and comfortable on rough roads.”
Did they release any specs?
Not many specifications have been made public yet, but we know a few things:- It has 20" wheels, giving it a more comfortable ride than smaller eScooter tires and makes it easier to handle uneven streets
- It has the option of being either pedal assist or comes with a standard peg to be fully electric.
- It has a 52 volt battery. This is no longer a "last mile" vehicle, but in fact something that has more range for longer rides.
- It has hydraulic disc brakes. This will provide better and smoother stopping power.
Are you looking forward to test-riding this new machine? We're excited to hear your comments below.
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