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eScooter Startup Bird Trials Payments Feature
Payment Methods // February 25, 2020

Silicon Valley-based micromobility startup Bird is launching an in-app payments feature that enables its electronic scooter (eScooter) riders to buy from local merchants, Bird announced on Tuesday (Feb. 25).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Segway-Ninebot Debuts Self-Driving Electric Scooter
Innovation // August 18, 2019

China’s Segway-Ninebot has come up with an answer to everyone’s eScooter charging woes: make one that can drive itself to the charging station, The Verge reported Friday (Aug. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Bird Raising New Funding At $2.5 Billion Valuation
Ridesharing // July 23, 2019

The Santa Monica-based eScooter rental service Bird is being valued at $2.5 billion in a new funding round led by the venture capital firm Sequoia Capital.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Solar-Powered eScooters Coming To DC
Mobile // May 24, 2019

Spin and Swiftmile are launching a pilot program in Washington, D.C. and Ann Arbor, MI, to test out an eScooter program. The 60-day pilot program will see dozens of electric docking stations installed, allowing riders to charge their devices, and giving them a designated place...

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Bolt Technology Hiring Managers for eScooter Rentals Launch in US

May 07, 2024
Estonian company Bolt Technology OU is reportedly looking to hire managers to launch eScooter rentals in several cities in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

eScooter Startup Bird Trials Payments Feature

February 25, 2020
Silicon Valley-based micromobility startup Bird is launching an in-app payments feature that enables its electronic scooter (eScooter) riders to buy from local merchants, Bird announced on Tuesday (Feb. 25).  Get...

Segway-Ninebot Debuts Self-Driving Electric Scooter

August 18, 2019
China’s Segway-Ninebot has come up with an answer to everyone’s eScooter charging woes: make one that can drive itself to the charging station, The Verge reported Friday (Aug. 16). Get...

Bird Raising New Funding At $2.5 Billion Valuation

July 23, 2019
The Santa Monica-based eScooter rental service Bird is being valued at $2.5 billion in a new funding round led by the venture capital firm Sequoia Capital.  Get the Full Story...