Bird launches Scoot Mopeds in Austin ahead of SXSW
https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/05/bird-launches-scoot-mopeds-in-austin-ahead-of-sxsw/
The Scoot Moped — an electric moped borne out of Bird’s acquisition of Scoot — will launch in Austin five months after unveiling the shared micromobility vehicle.
The new moped is the latest effort by Bird to diversify its product offerings to capture more customers. The Scoot Mopeds, which are now available on the Bird app, feature large-volume tires, hydraulic disc brakes, two side mirrors, an LCD display for vehicle speed information as well as two sizes of helmets, which are stored in a box on the vehicle. Users of the Scoot Moped must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.