After electric bicycles, the first 1,000 electric scooters arrive in Rome. They are available thanks to the new Helbiz service. The service of the American company was authorized by Roma Capitale, and the mayor of Rome Virginia Raggi together with the councilor for the city on the move Pietro Calabrese, the public relations manager of Helbiz Matteo, presented the news, against the background of the Trevi Fountain Tanzilli and the CEO of Telepass Gabriele Benedetto. In terms of safety equipment, speed limits and location functionality, it was explained, Helbiz responded to the compliance requirements required by Roma Capitale. The service follows that of bike sharing started with 'Greta' bikes: download the Helbiz app, locate the nearest vehicle and unlock it by scanning a QR code on the handlebar.
The fare is the same as that applied in all cities of Italy: 1 euro for the initial release + 0.15 per minute for the ride. Added to this is the possibility of using a flat rate at 29.99 euros per month which allows you to make an unlimited number of daily trips lasting 30 minutes (at least 20 minutes apart) and access also served by Telepass Pay with 30 minutes of free rides.
Rome, 1000 shared electric scooters
2020-05-29T13:02:56.155Z
After electric bicycles, the first 1,000 electric scooters arrive in Rome. They will be available starting today thanks to the new Helbiz service. (HANDLE)
