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I don't doubt that there are edge cases where these are convenient. I'm really just questioning the business model. Right now these services are a novelty so a
by m_ke 8y ago
I don't doubt that there are edge cases where these are convenient. I'm really just questioning the business model.
Right now these services are a novelty so a lot of people use them but they don't really pass the toothbrush test. Their top users will do the math at some point and end up buying a scooter to use for their daily commute.
- Symbiote 8y agoThat seems very likely. The bike hire system in Copenhagen is underused -- most of the business is from tourists rather than locals, since most locals own a bicycle, or quickly buy one. If the scooters become popular, the risk of theft will drop significantly, and then there's not much reason not to own one.
- Aditya_Garg 8y agoYou could say the same for Starbuck's daily customers. At 2 dollars a day (the cheapest option), they should all be making coffee from home. Don't underestimate the power of convenience.