Blois: Up to 250 free-floating electric scooters
This page is translated from the original post "Blois : jusqu’à 250 trottinettes électriques en libre-service" in French.
- 29/07/2022 9:00
The city of Blois has been hosting a new electric scooter rental service offered by Bird since July 2022.
Between bicycles and electric scooters, the city of Blois (Loir-et-Cher) has chosen. The municipal government has opted for the American operator Bird and a local manager, who deploy and manage the vehicles. Available since July 8, 2022, these dockless vehicles are currently in a one-year testing phase. “Today, we are starting with 150 to 200 scooters,” announces the city, “and depending on usage, we might go up to 250 scooters.”
60 parking locations in Blois
Blois features the latest generation of the vehicles, the Bird Three, with a more subdued design and an autonomy of 35-40 kilometers. Bird’s electric scooters can reach 25 km/h, as regulated by the traffic code. However, some meeting zones restrict speed to 20 km/h, while others “operate at very reduced speeds” of 5 km/h.
“Certain zones will also be prohibited, such as cemeteries and parks,” adds the press release, “to avoid conflicts with pedestrians.”
The service has 60 designated parking spots spread throughout the city of Blois. On-site, the ground markings are clear, and a photo of the properly parked scooter must be sent via the app. In case of improper parking, Bird charges an additional 20 minutes, equal to a €4 penalty. The company reserves the right to suspend accounts after multiple parking violations.
What is the price for electric scooters in Blois?
First, you need to download the Bird app and create an account to use the service. Note that only individuals over 18 years old can access it. You can find a vehicle on the map to locate the closest one. To unlock a dockless electric scooter in Blois, scan the QR code visible on the handlebar. But how much does it cost?
The cost depends on how frequently you use the Bird electric scooters. If you plan to use the dockless service occasionally, it costs €1 plus 20 cents per minute. Reduced fares are available: -20% for students and public transport subscribers, and -10% under social and solidarity pricing schemes.
For more frequent users, there are subscription options: unlimited rides for €10.99/day, free unlocks at €7.99/month, and a 50-ride pack for €39.99/month.
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