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How much are lime scooters
It has been observed that there is an increase in demand for an electric scooter, due to the fun of driving, alternatives to walking, daily commuting, and so on. Those who can own are the best but most people use rental electric scooters also for commuting. It is a general belief, that owning an electric scooter is more expensive rather than going for a rental one. Due to the technological advancements, several rental companies have started providing electric scooters. For this service, they charge the user depending on the distance they cover.
Name of some renowned rental companies:
I tried and tested most of them like Bolt, VOI, Tier, Bird, Lime, Spin, etc.
Method for renting an e-scooter:
The process is the same for almost all rental or shared electric scooter companies, the user has to download the app and enter personal data like name, age, contact details, and so on. After this one can opt for an electric scooter by paying a specific amount as rent. Every ride has a minimum per-minute cost depending on the rental companies. To give a clear and distinct idea of the process follow the step-by-step guide mentioned below.
Step-by-step process to rent an electric scooter via Lime:
Lime is an electric scooter rental platform where you can rent an electric scooter for a specific period by paying an amount that varies from place to place. Follow these steps to get started.
- Download the relevant application on your mobile phone.
- Create an account with the help of your contact number or email id whichever is required by the application.
- Enter the debit card or credit card details whichever is comfortable for you.
- Enter the promo code, if the application provides you.
- View the map in the application which will route through your nearest electric scooter as per your current location.
- You just need to go to the spot and locate your electric scooter.
- Finally, unlock the application by tapping on “Scan to ride”.
Basic features of Lime Electric Scooter:
Lime is one of the largest electric scooter rental companies, they have key features like wide footboards, bigger front wheels, dual kickstands, and lower baseboards to protect the riders. As parking is a major issue for towns and cities, they use the technology of in-build onboard locks with bike racks and dedicated parking lots that appear in the app. The top speed is 15 mph, but depending on the vehicle laws in certain cities it has been capped to 12 mph. It covers a range of 12-25 miles depending on the weight, terrain, and wear and tear due to constant usage. It uses Segway, under the name Ninebot, which is lightweight with a solid tyre and suspension. It has a box on the upper part of the stem, which carries an extra battery pack for long-range. An unlocking fee of $1 and, there is a variable rate depending on the location, which can be seen only if you download the app, after registration once your payment (card details ) the option can be seen.
| Unlocking Fees | Per Minute Cost | 20 Minutes ride | Monthly commute |
| $1 | $0.15 | $4.00 | $160 |
| $1 | $0.23 | $5.60 | $224 |
| $1 | $0.24 | $5.80 | $232 |
| $1 | $0.30 | $7.00 | $280 |
It has been noticed that there have been some incidents reported, some of the e-scooters malfunction, braking irregularly and wheels get locked automatically at high speeds. There is a unique process where the lime scooter rental company sends juicers (private contractors) charging equipment to the approved juicer to charge them overnight and place them in a designated area. They also pay them for this service. At night the availability of Lime scooters drops and can become a juicer if you wish or are interested.
FAQ
What are the unlocking fees of a lime scooter?
The unlocking fee is $1 to $1.50 per ride.
What is the range of a lime scooter?
It has a range of 30km which is about 18.6 miles.
How much does the lime scooter charge?
There is a fixed rate to unlock a vehicle and then per-minute charges are applicable.
How fast does the lime scooter go?
It travels a maximum speed between 12 to 15 mph
Conclusion
We cannot deny that the accessibility of these rental electric scooters is easy in terms of unlocking, riding, and parking but, the increase in the price is problematic to many users and they might shift to other means of transport. Lastly, if a user can spend about $10 to $12 per day, it adds up to $450 in about two months. You can own a vehicle by saving such a small amount per day.
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