# Electric Scooter-Sharing Services The 'Skip' Service Makes Two-Wheeler Urban Commuting a Breeze By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-05-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scootersharing References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/boosted-boards-skip-scooter-sharing/54671/) & [skipscooters](https://skipscooters.com/) If you're an [electric scooter enthusiast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters) who happens to live in Washington DC, you can now start taking advantage of an innovative new scooter-sharing service that is designed to make it easier than ever for busy urban folks to embrace [two-wheeled transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-machine-olto). Developed by the the company that started electric skateboard startup 'Boosted Boards,' the 'Skip' scooter-sharing service uses vehicles that are capable of moving along at speeds of up to 29 km/h by virtue of a 350-watt, 36-volt motor. The scooters come with a variety of amenities including brake lights and LED headlights, not to mention a handlebar-mounted QR code that users can scan to unlock their scooter. The concept of 'last-mile transportation' is becoming increasingly important in urban contexts, and the introduction of this scooter-sharing service is set to make zipping around the city a more commonplace sight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Electric Scooter-sharing Services:** Electric scooter-sharing services are disrupting urban transportation, providing more efficient and affordable options for last-mile transportation. - **Last-mile Transportation:** The last-mile transportation trend is growing, providing opportunities for innovative companies to provide urban commuters with faster, more flexible transportation options. - **QR Code Technology:** QR code technology is facilitating easy access to electric scooter-sharing services, making it more convenient for people to rent and use scooters for short distances. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The transportation industry is ripe for disruptive innovation with electric scooter-sharing services offering a new way to provide efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional transportation options. - **Technology:** Technology companies are at the forefront of the scooter-sharing trend with innovative solutions that provide more accessible, affordable urban transportation options. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry has an opportunity to embrace the electric scooter-sharing trend, offering eco-friendly transportation options that reduce emissions and congestion in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md) - [App-Enabled Electric Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appenabled-electric-kickscooters.md) - [Electric Scooter Sharing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-sharing-system.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Shared Rental Scooter Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escooter-concept.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Urban Rental Scooter Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-rental-scooter-concept.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md)