Around the world there are countless bike rental shops, but none of them are quite like Quikbyke, which operates out of Omaha, Nebraska and soon St. Petersburg, Florida. The e-bike rental shop operates out of a 20-foot shipping container and appeals to tourists, especially Baby Boomers, who are seeking an alternative to taking a bus, taxi or another means of affordable transport.
The small shipping container space is equipped with its own rooftop solar system and a battery bank to charge the electric bikes, as well as supply electricity to the systems that require power within the retail space such as the LED lights, POS station and the wireless network.
Now more than ever, businesses are adopting the shop-in-a-box model as a means of embracing mobile, sustainable and self-contained operations.
Shipping Container E-Bike Shops
'Quikbyke' is an Electronic Bike Rental Shop Run Out of a Box
Trend Themes
1. Shop-in-a-box - The trend of mobile, sustainable, and self-contained operations using a compact unit like a shipping container offers innovative solutions for small businesses.
2. E-bike Rentals - E-bike rental services offer an alternative and affordable mode of transportation for tourists, particularly Baby Boomers.
3. Renewable Energy-based Operations - The trend of incorporating renewable energy sources in operations, such as rooftop solar panels and battery banks, allows for self-sustaining and eco-friendly businesses.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The use of shop-in-a-box models in the retail industry can provide an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for small businesses.
2. Tourism - E-bike rental services offer a unique and affordable experience for tourists when exploring cities or towns.
3. Renewable Energy - The incorporation of renewable energy sources in operations has the potential to disrupt traditional energy industries and can offer eco-friendly alternatives for businesses.