Neuron expands its riding area to North Lethbridge!

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Neuron expands its riding area to North Lethbridge!

Neuron extends riding area less than a month into the program, following exceptional rider uptake

The City of Lethbridge’s riding area just got bigger! Following strong initial program uptake since the program’s launch in April, the e-scooter and e-bike riding area is expanding to North Lethbridge starting May 4. 

The expanded riding area will be supported initially by an additional 100 e-scooters in Neuron’s fleet and will provide access as far north as Legacy Ridge, Hardieville, Uplands, and parts of the Anderson and Churchill Industrial parks. 

The Neuron program has been embraced by residents. Since the program’s launch in April, thousands of Lethbridge riders have already travelled over 40,000 kms in the city, with an average rider journey of 2.6 kms. Trips around downtown and local parks are proving to be popular routes, with Henderson Park, Galt Gardens and Nicholas Sheran Park being hot spots for riders to start and end their journeys.

We look forward to welcoming new riders with this latest expansion!

For all new and existing riders, the full local Lethbridge riding rules can be found here.

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Neuron rolls out its safety-first e-bikes in Vernon!

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Neuron rolls out its safety-first e-bikes in Vernon!

Neuron is introducing its e-bikes to Vernon streets and building on the city’s highly successful e-scooter program

Vernon riders will now have another option to get around town in a safe and sustainable way: Neuron’s safety-first e-bikes are launching on April 30! Vernon becomes the first city in British Columbia — and second in Canada — to offer Neuron’s e-bikes, which have been designed with the same laser focus on safety that Neuron brings to its e-scooters. 

The e-bikes are an exciting addition for a rider community that has already embraced Neuron’s e-scooter service. Riders can now choose between these two modes based on preference and/or length of trip. The e-bikes also present another environmentally-friendly transportation alternative in Vernon, further reducing the reliance on cars for short trips. 

Neuron e-bikes are GPS-connected and geofenced to control where they can be ridden and parked, as well as how fast they can travel. Riders will benefit from the same cutting-edge safety features brought over from our e-scooter technology, including the world’s first app-controlled helmet-lock that secures a helmet to the e-bike in between trips; topple detection; 911 emergency button; voice guidance to educate and warn riders on how to ride safely; and a ‘Follow my Ride’ function that allows riders to share their trip online with friends and family in real-time for added safety and peace of mind. 

E-bike riding is allowed on bike lanes, multi-use pathways, and roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or lower. E-bike riding is not permitted on sidewalks. 

Vernon riders, who must be at least 16 years of age, can book an e-bike with the easy-to-use Neuron App for the same price as an e-scooter. Single trips cost C$1.15 to unlock the e-scooter and 35c per minute thereafter. More frequent users also have the option to purchase Neuron Passes, a subscription service, available in three-day (C$25), weekly (C$33), or monthly (C$89) options. 

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Neuron launches e-scooters and e-bikes in Lethbridge!

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Neuron launches e-scooters and e-bikes in Lethbridge!

Our safety-first e-scooters and e-bikes are now available to ride on Lethbridge streets

Starting today, Neuron’s distinctive “safety orange” e-scooters and e-bikes are available for hire in Lethbridge, Alberta. The launch marks the beginning of the City’s first program of this kind.  

Lethbridge is the first Canadian city to feature Neuron’s e-bikes as part of its innovative micromobility program. Neuron’s EB1 e-bikes are fitted with the same cutting-edge safety features brought over from our e-scooters, including our app-controlled helmet lock that secures a helmet to every device; topple detection; a 911 emergency button, voice guidance to educate and warn riders on how to ride safely; and a ‘Follow my Ride’ function for added peace of mind. 

The City of Lethbridge awarded Neuron a permit to operate 500 e-scooters and 100 e-bikes that will be gradually introduced to the city’s streets. In our first phase, e-scooters and e-bikes will be available for travel throughout west and south Lethbridge, covering a 47-square-kilometre service area. Neuron’s safe and sustainable service transforms the way people get around cities. Together, we’re reducing car journeys and carbon emissions and supporting local economies and tourism hubs.

Lethbridge riders, who must be at least 18 years of age, can get started by downloading Neuron’s easy-to-use app from the App Store or Google Play. Single trips cost C$1.15 to unlock the e-scooter and 35c per minute thereafter. More frequent users have the option to purchase Neuron Passes, a subscription service, available in three-day (C$25), weekly (C$33), or monthly (C$89) options.

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Neuron introduces discounted Concession Pass with the launch of global equity and accessibility programme Neuron Access!

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Neuron introduces discounted Concession Pass with the launch of global equity and accessibility programme Neuron Access!

New Concession Pass for low-income users will provide the community with greater access to Neuron’s micromobility services

We are thrilled to be launching a Concession Pass for low-income users, as part of our global equity and accessibility programme, Neuron Access, which aims to make Neuron’s e-scooter and e-bike services accessible to underserved communities. The discounted pass will provide up to 50% off an applicable Neuron Pass.

Similar to low-cost transit passes offered by public transport services, Neuron’s Concession Pass makes budgeting for transportation expenses easier, allowing users to ride more at substantial cost savings and lower upfront fees. Concession Pass holders also benefit from unlimited rides for 90 minutes per day with no additional unlocking fees throughout the duration of their pass. 

To qualify, an individual is required to provide the relevant concession proofs from an eligible government support programme, which riders can refer to on the Neuron app. The eligibility status of Concession Pass holders is valid for 12 months and can be renewed after.

The Concession Pass is currently available to users in Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne and Perth in Australia as well as Calgary in Canada, but will be available in more cities across our markets this year. Neuron also plans to expand its Neuron Access offerings to more segments of the country’s underserved communities.

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Neuron e-scooters and e-bikes are coming to Lethbridge!

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Neuron e-scooters and e-bikes are coming to Lethbridge!

Our safety-first e-scooters and e-bikes have been selected for the city’s first shared e-scooter and e-bike program.

Lethbridge’s residents and visitors will soon have an efficient, safe and climate-friendly way to run errands or explore their community as our e-scooters and e-bikes make their debut in the city. Beginning in April, Neuron will be phasing in the first of its fleet of 500 e-scooters and 100 e-bikes that will be available for rent throughout the city. 

Neuron was selected due to its strong track record of partnering with cities, and its leadership when it comes to safety and innovation. The program will also create new local jobs in the city. 

Joining Ottawa, Calgary, Red Deer and Vernon, Lethbridge is the fifth city in Canada to offer Neuron’s safe, sustainable service, giving residents and visitors a new way to get around town. The service has helped to transform how people get around these cities and is extending existing transportation networks, reducing car journeys and emissions, while supporting local economies and revitalizing downtown cores.

Lethbridge residents can rely on our unrivalled focus on safety. Our industry-leading e-scooters and e-bikes feature a range of cutting-edge safety features, including the world’s first app-controlled Helmet Lock that secures a safety helmet to every device. 

Neuron’s e-scooters also feature our safe, stable and sustainable design — they’re visibly bigger and more robust than other e-scooters. Each e-scooter and e-bike is GPS-connected and managed by geofencing technology that controls where they can be ridden and parked, and at what speed they can travel in different areas. Neuron sets no-ride zones, no-parking zones and low-speed zones to further improve safety. Voice Guidance also educates riders and delivers instructions for safe riding and parking. 

Riders will be able to book and use our devices through Neuron’s user-friendly app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play and set up in minutes. Single trips will cost C$1.15 to unlock the e-scooter and 35c per minute thereafter. More frequent users will have the option to purchase Neuron Passes, a subscription service, available in three-day (C$25), weekly (C$33), or monthly (C$89) options.

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