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Helbiz Launches Fleet of E-Scooters in Sacramento, California
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Helbiz Inc. (NASDAQ: HLBZ) is set to deploy 250 e-scooters in Sacramento, California, following the acquisition of a one-year permit. The deployment aligns with their expansion strategy in California and across the U.S. The initiative includes community engagement events, an Apprenticeship Program, and discounts for low-income residents. A local office will ensure fleet maintenance and operations, providing rides from 6 am to 10 pm PT at a base fare of $1, plus $0.35 per minute. This launch represents a significant step in Helbiz's growth in the micro-mobility sector.
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Deployment of 250 e-scooters in Sacramento could enhance market presence.
Community engagement initiatives may improve brand reputation and local acceptance.
Opening a local office can streamline operations, ensuring better maintenance and customer service.
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A total of 250 e-scooters will be deployed
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Helbiz Inc. (NASDAQ: HLBZ), a global leader in micro-mobility and the first in its industry to be publicly listed on Nasdaq, today announced that it will deploy a fleet of 250 safe and innovative e-scooters in Sacramento, California after securing a one year permit.
Helbiz Launches Fleet of E-Scooters in Sacramento, California (Photo: Business Wire)
“We’re excited to bring our sustainable e-scooters to the state capitol of California,” said Gian Luca Spriano, Director of International Business Development at Helbiz. “This follows our recent deployment in Santa Barbara County and underscores our continued expansion efforts throughout the state of California and the United States as a whole. We look forward to working closely with the city of Sacramento to provide the community with our safe micro-mobility solutions.”
To demonstrate its commitment to driving awareness and adoption of micro-mobility solutions, Helbiz plans to implement community engagement initiatives across the city throughout the duration of its permit. This will include frequent safety events with Helbiz-branded helmet giveaways, the implementation of a local Helbiz Apprenticeship Program to provide career pathway opportunities in the high-demand micro-mobility industry, and discounted rides for low-income residents through the Helbiz Access Program.
Helbiz will also open a local 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. The nearest operations team will be alerted if a device needs maintenance or has a low battery. As part of the company’s ongoing safety guidelines, each device will be cleaned and disinfected regularly.
Helbiz e-scooters will be available to ride every day between the hours of 6am-10pm PT. Users can download the Helbiz mobile app on iOS and Android to instantly geolocate, rent and unlock e-scooters for a flat fee of $1, followed by a $0.35 charge per minute of riding time. Helbiz also offers a subscription plan for $39.99 per month up to 30-minute per day. All pricing options are displayed to customers as soon as the Helbiz App is installed and open.
About Helbiz Helbiz is a global leader in micro-mobility services. Launched in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a diverse fleet of vehicles including e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-mopeds all on one convenient, user-friendly platform in 35 cities around the world. Helbiz utilizes a customized, proprietary fleet management technology, artificial intelligence and environmental mapping to optimize operations and business sustainability. Helbiz is expanding its urban lifestyle products and services to include live streaming services, food delivery, financial services and more, all accessible within its mobile app. For additional information, please visit www.helbiz.com.
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