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Tips for organizing and participating in group rides.

It is not always fun to ride electric scooters alone. Many novice and experienced scooter riders enjoy participating in group rides because they provide opportunities for friends and family members to ride scooters together. In fact, some e-scooter rental vendors, such as Lime and Veo, offer “Group Ride” features where one user can unlock multiple scooters for their companions to ride and enjoy with them. Group Ride features are popular in electric scooter groups, events, and communities. In this article, we will talk about the best tips for organizing and participating in group rides anywhere in the world.

The easiest way to organize a group ride with friends and family members is to publish a social media post about the event. The post should include the date, time, and location of the group ride event so that everyone can plan their schedules accordingly. Try submitting the post on multiple social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to increase the number of participants at the group ride event.

As mentioned above, some e-scooter rental vendors like Lime and Veo offer “Group Ride” discounts for users with multiple guests. Lime and Veo are not available everywhere, but other vendors with similar “Group Ride” discounts still exist in most cities where scooter riding is permitted. Make sure to research these vendors before arranging a group ride meet-up in a particular city. That way, there are no surprise costs or expenses for anyone in the group.

The University of South Australia has announced a new partnership with the international micromobility company Beam to create an educational initiative called “Future Scooter Lab.” The purpose of the initiative is to transform the Australian micromobility industry for future generations of Australians. Students will research the current Australian transport and mobility systems to understand the tactical issues in the micro-mobility industry and opportunities to improve the design of future electric scooters to accommodate them.

Planning the route for the group ride is essential. The organizer should study the best locations for riding a scooter in the designated city. Research the roads, lanes, pathways, and walkways where scooters are allowed to be used in the city. If it is a casual group ride, plan a route with scenic views, landmarks, and other attractions worth seeing. Furthermore, planning will prevent the group from getting lost and ensure everyone knows where they are going.

The three essential tips for organizing and participating in group rides are promoting the event, researching scooter rental vendors, and planning the route for the ride. By following this advice, it will be easier to calculate the time and cost for the event and then share that information with others in the group beforehand.