Cooltra: New Night Safety Mode for Users
This page is translated from the original post "Cooltra : nouveau mode de sécurité nocturne pour les usagers" in French.
- 01/06/2023 11:17
Cooltra’s two-wheeled vehicle rental service is implementing a nighttime safety system to counteract usage under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Cooltra, one of the four Parisian operators offering free-floating scooter rentals, is launching a new nighttime safety service. It will be automatically activated from Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This aims to raise awareness among users about the dangers of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
Cooltra hopes to promote responsible riding among users. Indeed, according to a report published yesterday by Road Safety, 718 people lost their lives on two-wheeled vehicles last year. Among all fatal accidents last year, across all modes of transportation, responsible drivers were either speeding (28%) or had consumed alcohol (23%).
How does the nighttime safety mode work?
Fabien Douay, the French director of Cooltra, believes in increasing safety measures to “raise awareness among drivers.” Therefore, his company offers free training on “road risks and riding a two-wheeler.”
The Cooltra app on your phone allows you to both find a scooter in your city and unlock the vehicle once it’s reserved. With the nighttime safety mode activated, the service will recommend that you choose another mode of transportation if you are not fit to ride. Then, you will need to enter an unlock code to access the app.
This measure is part of a broader safety project for Cooltra two-wheelers. It includes features such as an audible alert to warn pedestrians and other road users when turn signals are used, as well as an identity verification (Smart ID). This verification is necessary because Cooltra scooters are only available to those aged 18 and above.
The nighttime safety mode will likely be a deterrent for users who cannot read due to high blood alcohol levels. However, will it be enough to discourage those over the legal alcohol limit or drug users?
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