Friday, April 12, 2019

Bird Plans Massive European Expansion

Santa Monica-based, last-mile, scooter rental service Bird said on Friday that it plans a massive, European expansion this summer, with plans to launch the service in more than 50 European cities. According to Bird, the move will expand its European fleet more than ten-fold. Bird said that, as part of the expansion in Europe, it will also roll out a new electric scooter, the "Bird Zero", which it says is designed and engineered specifically for the e-scooter sharing industry. Bird says the new "Bird Zero" will have 60 percent more battery range, improved ride stability and durability, and better GPS features. Bird already has services in European cities such as Paris, Tel Aviv, Brussels, Antwerp, Vienna, Zurich and a pilot in London, among other markets.

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