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• New Zealand is loving e-scooters, with a staggering 97% of riders believing that 500-backed Neuron Mobility has created a positive impact on their cities.
• The company released New Zealand’s most comprehensive report of its kind, exploring inclusivity for people with disabilities, perceptions of safety, and environmental and economic benefits in the country.
• Highlights from the report:
  • Each Neuron e-scooter contributes NZ$13,500 (~US$8,120) to the local economies per year
  • Over 50% of all e-scooter trips resulted in a purchase from a local business
  • 11% of trips would not have happened at all if the e-scooters were not available, meaning local businesses would have missed out on valuable sales
  • E-scooters are boosting the night-time economy while also supporting shift workers, with 19% of trips happening between 10pm and 6am.
  • 6% of Neuron’s riders said they were disabled or had a mobility impairment, highlighting the need to make e-scooters available to everyone
  • Over 50% of e-scooter trips are to commute to work or study; this is higher than the global average
  • 36% of trips have replaced a car journey, improving air quality and congestion
• Jayden Bryant, GM of Australia and New Zealand for Neuron Mobility, shared, “We’re delighted that the research shows Neuron’s e-scooters are boosting local economies and benefiting local businesses. They are providing an accessible transportation option for a diverse range of individuals, including those with disabilities or mobility impairments.
• Read the full report here.