Affordable and environmentally friendly transport is coming to the Sunshine Coast with council announcing the successful applicant for an electric scooter and bike trial.
Council received four expression of interest (EOI) submissions, with Neuron Mobility the successful operator.
Neuron Mobility regional manager Tim Morris said the company was delighted to have been chosen by Sunshine Coast Council.
“E-scooters and e-bikes are really well suited to Maroochydore and Mooloolaba and will be a great way for locals and tourists to travel in a safe, convenient and environmentally friendly way,’’ Mr Morris said.
“Safety is our top priority. It dictates our e-scooter and e-bike design and also the way we operate them.
“Both are packed with a range of cutting-edge safety features and we know from experience in other cities, that riders really appreciate this.”
Neuron Mobility will now undertake community education and awareness campaigns to promote safe e-bike and e-scooter use, including share the path initiatives.
Operation of the eco-friendly trial will begin in the Mooloolaba and Maroochydore area this June.
Neuron Mobility will launch in June with 50 per cent of their e-scooter and e-bike fleet. A total of 400 e-scooters and 75 e-bikes will be available by the end of June.
Neuron Mobility will educate riders on riding rules to ensure all users of Neuron electric bikes and scooters adhere to the road rules and comply with all other Department of Transport and Main Roads requirements.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has a full list of rules for personal mobility devices available online.
Sunshine Coast Council chief executive officer Emma Thomas welcomed the affordable and environmentally friendly transport trial, which is in line with council’s Environment and Liveability Strategy and aims to foster healthy, smart and creative solutions to how we live and move around the region.
“As more people move to our beautiful Sunshine Coast, it’s important to protect our amazing lifestyle,’’ the CEO said.
“Council aims to strike a balance between the natural environment and the transport needs of residents across the Coast.’’
“A happy, healthy community is a council priority and this new e-transport trial will enhance our Sunshine Coast lifestyle.
“Neuron is working with Council to ensure safety provisions are put in place.”
