August 13, 2019 / by Indrajeet / In Electric Car Rentals / 0 Comments
Electric Scooters: A revolutionary aid for the last mile connectivity:
Ever since the world has realized the need for alternative and renewable sources of energy, the automobile industry has adapted to it quickly. Various ride-sharing startups and apps are coming up with options like electric bike and car rental services.
These initiatives not only prevent the environment but also have a lower upfront cost as compared to the traditional diesel or petrol engine vehicles. Let’s dive into some of the vital features which are making such startups a game-changer:
- Last-mile connectivity:
A typical daily commuter faces the last mile connectivity issue to his/her workplace. It often happens that the commuter gets down at a metro or a bus station which is a couple of kilometers away from his/her current location. In such situations, electric scooter rental apps come to the rescue which is a low-cost option and saves your precious time. Also if you are commuting in a group, there are electric car rentals available.
When there is a need to travel shorter distances, the conventional options like cab or auto ride might not come in handy. However, the e-scooter renting option is easily available because of their designated parking slots at almost all the major locations in your vicinity.
- Pricing:
When you are looking for last-mile connectivity, you definitely look for economical options for commuting. Owing to the low pricing, people who need daily commute, food delivery persons, e-commerce delivery partners, school and college students, etc are opting for electric scooter rental apps.
Talking about the pricing; the electric scooter or car rental service comes with significantly low tariffs as compared to any cab booking app or auto rickshaws. While a cab or an auto-rickshaw may cost you anywhere between Rs 10 to Rs 20 per kilometer; an electric scooter rental may cost you Rs 4 to Rs 8 per kilometer only.
- Ease of use:
Another reason why electric car rental and scooter rental services are picking up the market is the ease of use. Most of the e-car sharing apps and scooter renting apps work on a ride-park-pay basis. You just need to download the vehicle rental app, recharge your digital wallet and you are good to go. The app indicates the nearby pickup locations for the scooter/car. One can easily pickup the vehicle, unlock using the app and pay as per the usage. It also helps you skip the traditional way of paying per hour basis or flat pricing which doesn’t cater to everyone’s need.
Government policies like Make in India and a reduction in tax on electric vehicles is giving a boost for such startups. The recent budget also included a custom duty exemption on lithium–ion cells which will lower the cost of manufacturing the electric vehicles in India.