Micro-Mobility Leader, Helbiz, Arrives in Canada
Helbiz has officially launched its first fleet of e-scooters in Canada, with a total of 400 units deployed in Kelowna, British Columbia, following the approval of a one-year operational permit. This initiative marks Helbiz's entry into the Canadian market, aiming to offer sustainable transportation solutions. The e-scooters will be available for use in various city areas, excluding specific highways, and include community engagement programs like the Helbiz Apprenticeship Program to promote micro-mobility adoption.
- Launch of 400 e-scooters in Kelowna, enhancing Helbiz's market presence in Canada.
- Establishment of a local office and operational team for better service management.
- Introduction of community programs to support low-income residents and career pathways.
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Helbiz, a global leader in micro-mobility that is the business combination target of GreenVision Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: GRNV), today announced that it has launched its first fleet of electric vehicles in Canada after securing a one-year permit in Kelowna, British Columbia. A total of 400 e-scooters will roll out across the city in the coming months.
Helbiz announces launch of its first fleet of electric vehicles in Canada after securing a one-year permit in Kelowna, British Columbia. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We’re excited to finally enter the Canadian market to offer our sustainable transportation solutions to the citizens of Kelowna,” said Gian Luca Spriano, Director of International Business Development. “With its diverse community and abundance of outdoor activities, Kelowna is the perfect city to launch our flagship Canadian operations. We look forward to working closely with the city to ensure transportation needs are met.”
The vehicles will be able to operate downtown around the waterfront pathways in addition to everywhere else around the city other than on Highways 97 and 33. There will also be parking restrictions in place to ensure the safe and proper use of the vehicles.
Helbiz has opened a Kelowna-based office and warehouse to run its operations on-the-ground, employing a full-time team to ensure its fleet is charged, repaired and well-maintained. As part of the company’s Covid-19 safety guidelines, each device will be cleaned and disinfected multiple times a day.
To further support the company’s commitment to driving awareness and adoption of micro-mobility solutions, Helbiz plans to implement community engagement initiatives throughout the city. This will include the Helbiz Apprenticeship Program, which provides career pathway opportunities in the high-demand mobility industry, and the Helbiz Access Program, which offers discounts on rides for low-income residents.
Users can download the Helbiz mobile app on iOS and Android to instantly geolocate, rent and unlock e-scooters directly from their smartphones with just a tap. For additional information, please visit www.helbiz.com.
ABOUT HELBIZ
Helbiz is a global leader in micro-mobility services. Launched in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, the company operates e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-mopeds in nearly 30 cities around the world including Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Arlington, Atlanta, Miami, Milan and Rome. Helbiz utilizes a customized, proprietary fleet management platform, artificial intelligence and environmental mapping to optimize operations and business sustainability. In Q1 2021, Helbiz Inc announced a merger with SPAC GreenVision Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: GRNV), resulting in it becoming the first micro-mobility company listed on Nasdaq upon completion.
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In connection with the proposed business combination, GreenVision filed a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC. Additionally, GreenVision will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the business combination. Copies may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. Security holders of GreenVision are urged to read the definitive proxy statement and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed business combination because they will contain important information about the business combination and the parties to the business combination. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release. GreenVision’s stockholders may also obtain a copy of the preliminary or definitive proxy statement, once available as well as other documents filed with the SEC by GreenVision, without charge, at the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: GreenVision Acquisition Corp., One Penn Plaza, 36th Floor, New York, New York 10019.
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