# Shareable Dockless Scooters ZIP Offers an Affordable, Eco-Friendly Alternative for Getting Around By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockless-scooter References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-last-mile-first-canadian-based-dockless-scooter-company-developing-technology-300811798.html) & [ridezip.co](https://www.ridezip.co) ZIP is a first-of-its-kind Canadian dockless scooter company and it is committed to offering an alternative, affordable and environmentally mode of transportation with its innovative [micro-mobility solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastport-equad). Using a scooter from ZIP begins with finding a scooter to rent and unlocking it via a QR code. From there, users can get going on bike lanes and roadways and use the accelerator and brakes as needed. When it comes time to park the scooter, it can be marked with "Park/End" in the app and a receipt will be provided for one's completed trip. As a recent UN report estimates that 68% of the world's population is projected to be living in urban centers by the year 2050, new transportation options will need to be implemented to improve air quality, [reduce congestion on the roads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle) and help people get around in a low-cost way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dockless Scooters:** Opportunity for companies to provide affordable and eco-friendly transportation alternatives through dockless scooters. - **Micro-mobility Solutions:** Innovative solutions like ZIP's scooters offer convenient and environmentally friendly options for urban transportation. - **Alternative Transportation:** Growing demand for alternative modes of transportation, such as dockless scooters, to address the increasing urban population and reduce congestion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can embrace dockless scooters to provide efficient and sustainable alternatives to traditional commuting methods. - **Urban Mobility:** Opportunities for companies in the urban mobility sector to offer innovative micro-mobility solutions like ZIP's dockless scooters. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Companies in the sustainable transportation industry can explore disruptive technologies like dockless scooters to meet the demand for affordable and eco-friendly transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shared Rental Scooter Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escooter-concept.md) - [Accessible E-Scooter Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-e-scooter-service.md) - [Urban Rental Scooter Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-rental-scooter-concept.md) - [Electric Scooter Sharing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-sharing-system.md) - [Eco-Friendly Transit Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moovit-x-lime.md) - [Step-Through Electric Motorscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i300-e.md) - [High-Performance Utility E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomo-one.md) - [Smart Bike Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bike-docking-station.md) - [Long-Term Bike Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yulu.md)