Superpedestrian Brings E-Scooters To Cleveland July 15

Press release from LINK:

July 12, 2021

Following the award of a permit by the City of Cleveland earlier this month, Superpedestrian’s LINK shared e-scooter service will launch in the city on July 15th. LINK scooters are the smartest, safest, and most stable e-scooters in the industry, and are the first and only e-scooter with on-board Artificial Intelligence that autonomously performs vehicle safety checks, ensuring every vehicle is safe before every ride.

The first of 400 silver and yellow vehicles will be deployed citywide with a focus on inter-neighborhood access and connections to the RTA. Superpedestrian will host safety workshops and free helmet distribution for residents as the new service launches.

Rides will cost $1 to unlock the scooter, plus 32 cents per minute. Cleveland residents receiving local, state or federal assistance will qualify for a 70% discount under the “LINK-Up” program. To ride a LINK scooter, simply download the LINK mobile app from your iOS or Android app store, use the app to find a scooter, and scan its QR code to get started. LINK also has accommodations for riders without smartphones.

“We are excited to offer our LINK scooters to Cleveland residents and visitors starting next week,” said William Knapp, VP of Operations at Superpedestrian. “Cleveland deserves the safest and smartest scooter on the road--and that’s LINK. We look forward to working with City leaders and community partners to educate riders and play our part in making streets safer and more sustainable for everyone.”

How are LINK scooters safe and city-friendly?

· LINK’s on-board A.I. Mechanic ensures vehicles are safe before each and every ride

· Geofencing protects pedestrians by keeping scooters out of pedestrian plazas, parks, and other restricted zones by slowing and stopping riders when they go out of bounds

· A dedicated team of locally-hired employees (not “gig” workers) rebalance and maintain the LINK fleet

Each LINK scooter has five onboard computers that work together to monitor every internal component thousands of times per second, instantly self-repair electronic systems, and flag mechanical components for maintenance if needed.

Superpedestrian’s approach is distinguished by a commitment to collaborate with cities. Superpedestrian has launched thousands of LINK scooters across over 30 cities, from Seattle to Rome, and has an exemplary record of compliance and safety.

Superpedestrian’s commitment to safety also includes strict personnel procedures and frequent vehicle sanitation protocols to prevent the spread of COVID. The company will continue to work closely with the city and operational teams to reliably sanitize scooters.

This press release was produced by LINK. The views expressed here are the author's own.