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Segway Plans CityGo Last-Mile System
Segway Inc., which was purchased by Beijing-based Ninebot Inc two years ago, this week announced plans for an electric scooter commuter network.
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Segway Inc., which was purchased by Beijing-based Ninebot Inc two years ago, is launching an electric scooter commuter network.
The concept would use lightweight scooters developed by CityGo Urban, which Segway acquired late last year following an Indiegogo crowdsourcing campaign. Segway says it is talking with cities, carmakers, car-hiring companies and EV charge networks about potential partnerships.
Segway envisions commuters using the e-scooters to travel the last mile to work after parking their vehicles or taking public transportation. The CityGo scooters have a range of about 12 miles and can travel as fast as 15 mph.
When not in use, the scooters can be locked and charged at an electrical outlet, including in-vehicle and stand-alone systems developed by Segway. A smartphone app would allow users to access and lock the scooters, monitor battery charge levels and reserve charging ports.
Deliveries are expected to start in the first half of 2018. Pricing and other details will be announced later.
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