Dott, a European micromobility company, known for its scooter sharing service, has announced that it will be launching in Paris, France, with the addition of shareable e-bikes.
So far, the e-bikes and scooters are already live in Paris and can be accessed via the Dott app, where they will be displayed on a virtual map. Currently, Dott has deployed 5000 scooters in Paris and expects to provide an additional 3,000 e-bikes by the end of the year.
Dott has entered the market in Paris as a direct competitor to the popular bike-share service, Lime. What sets it apart is its varying pricing options. Users can pay per ride, being charged by the minute, or they can purchase passes that allow for unlimited rides within certain times frames. Moreover, these passes will provide access to both e-bikes and scooters, giving users additional transportation options.
European Micromobility Services
Dott's Bike Sharing Service Goes Live in Paris, France
Trend Themes
1. Micromobility Services - The increase in the use of e-bikes and scooters by companies such as Dott provides an opportunity for the growth of micromobility services.
2. Variety Pricing Options - Dott's use of various pricing options such as pay per ride or unlimited ride passes is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the transportation industry.
3. Competition - The competition in the bike-share service industry between Dott and Lime provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation through the improvement of their services or the creation of a new competitive offering.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation Services - The introduction of micromobility services by companies such as Dott creates an opportunity for entrepreneurial disruption by challenging traditional modes of transportation services.
2. Shared Mobility Industry - The entry of Dott in the Paris market as a direct competitor with Lime, provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the shared mobility industry through the creation of new competitive strategies.
3. Smart City Industry - The growth of micromobility services provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of smart city technologies that better integrate these services into existing urban infrastructure.