Yego improves its free-floating scooters

Present in Paris, Bordeaux, and Toulouse, the operator Yego has just announced some minor modifications to its electric scooters available for free rental.

The Yego scooters are recognizable by their Vespa look and green color. They are provided by Pink Mobility, a French brand that imports Chinese models. Those who already use them sometimes criticize a lack of responsiveness, especially when the battery level is low.

The new version announced by Yego may partly correct this flaw. It will be 10 kilograms lighter. At the same time, other small improvements have been made to the scooter, which does not seem to have changed much in terms of style. For example, braking will be more effective due to better distribution between the front and rear wheels. Yego scooters will also be equipped with a fall detector. In case of an anomaly, the system will send a message to the user. If there is no response, it will directly notify emergency services.

Yego scooters with a new driving mode and gloves in the top case

The new Yego scooters will introduce a “Safe” driving mode, which limits the vehicle to 30 km/h. Since 2021, this has been the maximum allowed speed in Paris. On paper, this mode seems perfectly suited for trips in the capital. However, everyone notices that the limitation to 30 km/h is very theoretical. On some axes, driving at this speed is simply impossible.

Users of the service will no longer need to bring gloves, as they will now be provided by Yego. They will be stored in the top case, along with the two helmets. A detector will verify that they have been returned at the end of each ride.

The last small update concerns the app, which is being enhanced with a “trip sharing” feature. Through this, users will be able to share their route with a loved one and let them know they have arrived safely.

For now, Yego has not announced a date for renewing the fleet. It is likely that the update will happen gradually, and the “new” scooters will coexist for some time with the old ones.

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