Neuron launches its latest Impact Report to highlight the positive impact on the community!

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Neuron launches its latest Impact Report to highlight the positive impact on the community!

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We are thrilled to launch our latest Impact Report which shows how we are driving positive change in the communities we operate in. The report also outlines our progress in becoming Carbon Negative by 2025 while quantifying the economic benefits of e-scooters and how Neuron is reducing mobility barriers for all.

We clocked over 9 million trips in 2022 with 45% of all trips replacing a car journey, eliminating 1,205 metric tonnes of CO2. We also conducted an in-depth analysis of our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in 2021 to create a baseline for future measurements. In a first for the industry, we also designed and manufactured our latest e-scooter, the all-new N4 e-scooter, with 80% recycled aluminium.

For the first time, we quantified the significant economic contribution our operations are making in the cities we serve. Globally, seven in 10 Neuron trips resulted in a purchase at a local business, and in Australia, this translated to each e-scooter contributing a massive spending of $70,000 each year. 

To create meaningful employment opportunities for people from a diverse range of backgrounds, Neuron worked closely with non-profit organisations including Workskil Australia, Recovery Your Way and Killara Foundation among others.

Providing a new perspective on e-scooter riders, we highlighted how 5% of Neuron users have a disability or mobility impairment. More riders are also benefiting from heavily discounted or free concession passes as we continue to bring Neuron Access, our global equity and accessibility programme, to more parts of the world. 

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. We launched our online riding school, ScootSafe Academy, to gamify rider education and deliver refresher training for those who break the rules. We delivered a range of safety initiatives including our annual Global Road Safety Week, where we teamed up with our national road safety partners and leading sight-loss charities to create a series of rider education materials to promote “Safer Streets for All”.

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Neuron analyses rider demographics to enhance adoption and safety!

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Neuron analyses rider demographics to enhance adoption and safety!

Once thought of as just “boys’ toys”, e-scooters are now widely-adopted by all genders as a mainstream transport option

Today we launch our latest report, Bridging the E-scooter Gender Gap: Enhancing Adoption and Safety, which analyses how the adoption, usage and perception of e-scooters differ between men and women. The research provides valuable insights into how cities can make safer and more inclusive micromobility programmes for all.

According to survey data, a gender gap exists across our markets with a split of 59% male and 40% female riders. However, significant advancements in e-scooter design and regulation in recent years have meant that e-scooters are no longer regarded as just “boys’ toys”. In fact, a higher proportion of younger women (16 – 34 years) worldwide are now actively choosing to ride e-scooters compared to their male counterparts (60% vs 52%).

Various factors have contributed to the gender gap including the stark differences in risk tolerance, with female riders prioritising safety to a greater extent, as opposed to males who valued speed and handling. Early adoption of private e-scooters was predominantly led by younger men, and this accelerated their uptake of rental e-scooters which are now seen in many cities worldwide.

City infrastructure is reported to play a crucial role in e-scooter adoption rates. When asked what would significantly improve ridership, 73% called for cities to provide more protected lanes while 89% would like more parking stations with physical identifiers like painted bays. Males were also found to favour the provision of infrastructure which improved access and connectivity, while females wanted better riding conditions.

Increasingly cities, as well as riders, are recognising that rental e-scooters provide an important transport service for the night time economy. Hospitality and healthcare workers turn to e-scooters for their affordability compared to taxis and ride-hailing services, while some women felt safer travelling on an e-scooter alone at night compared to walking or public transport. 

It’s clear more women than ever before are seeing e-scooters as a great way to travel. As we deepdive into Neuron’s data and research, the report offers key recommendations for policymakers, urban planners, city transport teams and e-scooter service providers to foster a more inclusive and safer e-scooter ecosystem for all.

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

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

We have been selected to provide our safety-first vehicles in the City of Coquitlam as part of its pilot shared micromobility program

We have been selected by the City of Coquitlam to launch the city’s first e-scooter program. From June 29, the first of our 300 safety-first e-scooters and 100 e-bikes will be gradually rolled out to cover key areas of the neighbourhood including Coquitlam Town Centre, Eagle Ridge and Coquitlam Centre Mall.

Neuron partners with the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) to promote e-scooter safety and research in Canada. Users can visit our online riding school, ScootSafe Academy, for their local riding rules and earn free credits for future rides. Our Safety Ambassadors will also be out in greater numbers at key areas of the city to equip new riders with the confidence to safely ride and park our vehicles.

Neuron’s selection in the city follows a strong track record of partnering with cities, and our leadership and commitment to safety and innovation. Coquitlam is Neuron’s 17th Canadian city and second in British Columbia following the company’s launch in Vernon in July 2021. Neuron will invest significantly into the city, creating approximately 25 permanent and temporary jobs which will be recruited locally.

Riders will also benefit from a range of cutting-edge safety features including: world’s first integrated helmets (it is legal requirement to wear a helmet); voice guidance; topple detection; a 911 emergency button which detects if a rider has had a fall and then helps them call the emergency services via their smartphone, and a ‘Follow my Ride’ function for added peace of mind. Advanced geofencing technology will also control where e-scooters are ridden and parked, and how fast they can travel in certain areas.

To ride a Neuron, simply unlock and use the e-scooters through our user-friendly app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play and set up in a matter of minutes.

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Neuron launches safety-first e-scooters in Regina!

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Neuron launches safety-first e-scooters in Regina!

We have been selected to provide our safety-first e-scooters in the City of Regina as part of its pilot shared micromobility program

We have been selected by the City of Regina to launch the first e-scooter program in the capital of  Saskatchewan. From June 28, the first of our 250 safety-first e-scooters will be gradually rolled out to cover key areas of the city.

Neuron partners with the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) to promote e-scooter safety and research in Canada. Users can visit our online riding school, ScootSafe Academy, for their local riding rules and earn free credits for future rides. Our Safety Ambassadors will also be out in greater numbers at key areas of the city to equip new riders with the confidence to safely ride and park our vehicles.

Neuron’s selection in the city follows a strong track record of partnering with cities, and our leadership and commitment to safety and innovation. Regina is Neuron’s 16th Canadian city and second in Saskatchewan following the company’s recent launch in Saskatoon. Neuron will invest significantly into the city, creating approximately 12 permanent and temporary jobs which will be recruited locally.

Riders will also benefit from a range of cutting-edge safety features including: world’s first integrated helmets (it is legal requirement to wear a helmet); voice guidance; topple detection; a 911 emergency button which detects if a rider has had a fall and then helps them call the emergency services via their smartphone, and a ‘Follow my Ride’ function for added peace of mind. Advanced geofencing technology will also control where e-scooters are ridden and parked, and how fast they can travel in certain areas.

To ride a Neuron, simply unlock and use the e-scooters through our user-friendly app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play and set up in a matter of minutes.

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Neuron expands Lethbridge riding area at Indian Battle Park in the River Valley!

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Neuron expands Lethbridge riding area at Indian Battle Park in the River Valley!

We’re excited that the expanded riding area will now cover a larger boundary of Lethbridge’s trail system

Neuron riders can now explore more of Lethbridge’s trail system at Indian Battle Park, as we expand our service area and unlock full access to the park’s paved trails. Riders will continue to have access to Helen Schuler Nature Centre and Fort Whoop-Up while enjoying a convenient and environmentally-friendly e-scooter ride.

To ensure safety, riders can use the expanded area along designated pathways and roadways, with a speed limit of 15 km/h in the Low Speed Zone. Neuron also introduces its new AR Parking Assistant technology, guiding riders to designated parking stations within the trail system, promoting responsible parking practices.

Since the launch of Lethbridge’s shared micromobility program, Neuron riders have traveled over 500,000 kilometers, and helped reduce an estimated 42 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Additionally, our riders actively contribute to Lethbridge’s economy, with over six in 10 e-scooter journeys resulting in purchases from local businesses, amounting to $3.2 million per year.

At Neuron, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our e-scooters come equipped with cutting-edge features, including the world’s first app-controlled helmet lock, topple detection, a 911 emergency button, voice guidance, and a ‘Follow My Ride’ feature.

We look forward to seeing more locals and tourists hop on a Neuron e-scooter for a convenient and environmentally-friendly ride, while enjoying the great outdoors and scenery Lethbridge has to offer!

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