EV Magazine January 2023 | Page 85

Operating in 560 cities across 33 countries globally , TIER Mobility has a rather special sustainability focus , which is driven by circularity and the ability to support individuals to travel sustainably around cities .

Offering a dedicated app that allows consumers to log in safely and securely , the company allows driver ’ s licence holders to use its services on demand , creating a network of e-scooters that are maintained , easily accessible , and convenient .

The company is also dedicated to circularity . A critical part of the company ’ s operating model is repairs and maintenance , which , for a publiclyused micro-mobility service , allows TIER

Mobility to monitor the condition of its products and ensure that the replacement of parts is carried out successfully while also managing the recycling of old components .

Committed to emissions reduction , TIER Mobility is focused on reaching net-zero ; currently , however , it ’ s operating on a carbonneutral basis , eliminating emissions from its supply chain while strategically offsetting any remaining greenhouse gases ( GHGs ) that aren ’ t covered in the process .

TIER Mobility also offers docked pedal bikes and electric bikes through its Nextbike brand , which is currently in operation across the EMEA region . service looks like and educating what tools are at our disposal to make services safe .”

Pencharz also explains how safety and convenience , as well as climate positivity , are shaping the demand for the industry . “ Innovation in vehicle development and technology , including improving safety features and parking solutions as well as developing new models , is critical to creating a service that people want and use ,” says Pencharz .

As the e-scooter movement grows , companies like TIER Mobility will look to develop a universal sound for e-scooters . As Hall says : “ This is in response to concerns raised by organisations and charities for the visually impaired around how quick , but silent , e-scooters are .”

“ Outside of the industry , concerns about sustainability and the cost-of-living crisis are encouraging people to explore using micromobility . In the UK and Ireland , we ’ re looking forward to the legalisation of e-scooters , with more schemes launching across towns and cities outside of the current areas .”