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Bird cruises into e-bike market with two-person moped

The Cruiser features a padded seat; the option of pedal-assist or a peg; hydraulic brakes; a 52V battery; LCD display; and custom motor to handle inclines.
Credit: DBJ

Bird Rides Inc. has expanded its fleet of shared electric vehicles again, this time with a seated moped-like design.

In addition to enabling riders to sit rather than stand, the Bird Cruiser fits two people.

The new e-bike will roll out “in a few test markets” this summer as part of Bird’s global fleet of shared vehicles and to partners on the Bird Platform — a suite of technologies, products and services that will enable entrepreneurs to manage their own fleets of shared e-scooters.

“To further accelerate progress on our mission to make cities more livable, we are providing additional environmentally friendly micro-mobility alternatives —including Bird Cruiser,” said Bird founder and CEO Travis VanderZanden in a statement. “Designed and engineered in California, Bird Cruiser is an inclusive electric-powered option that is approachable, easy-to-ride and comfortable on rough roads."

>Read more at the Denver Business Journal. 

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