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represent the future of mobility.
Imagine pedestrians walking down spacious sidewalks in Taipei, free of motorbikes. The only sounds heard are from their conversations, the whir of electric vehicles, and the chirping of birds. Cars and public transport are self-driving, but for the “last mile” you can either rent an e-scooter with a swipe of a card or – if it’s a nice day and you have the time – take a healthy walk in the fresh air.
This vision is the future of smart urban transport that a handful of Taiwanese companies are promoting by capitalizing on two major trends: electric scooters and the sharing economy. By leveraging new technology, connected products, and smart services, they hope to convince consumers of the benefits of giving up ownership of gasoline-powered cars and motorbikes.