Neuron Mobility will begin rolling out 250 e-bikes in Sydney on Thursday April 14 – available to hire across the Sydney CBD, Waverley and Randwick, including Bondi and Coogee.
The launch will mark Neuron’s first location in New South Wales, and see the company grow its presence to every Australian capital city, signalling micromobility as an increasing part of the country’s transport network.
Its e-scooter operations are running in Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin and Perth as well as five other Australian cities.
The Sydney operation will be supported by the creation of about 20 new jobs which will be recruited locally.
The e-bikes will provide locals and tourists with a safe, convenient and socially distanced way to get around the city, with riders able to travel using dedicated bike lanes, and low-speed roads, says Neuron.
Its e-bikes will be integrated with Google Maps to help commuters easily locate their nearest e-bikes and plan their journeys in real-time.
Sydney riders will benefit from the Neuron Access program, offering a Concession Pass for low-income users who will receive up to 50% off weekly and monthly passes.
E-bikes include cutting-edge safety features, including integrated helmets, geofencing control, a 000 emergency button, voice guidance, topple detection and ‘Follow my Ride’ functions.
“We hope the introduction of e-bikes will make micromobility even more accessible to residents and tourists in Sydney,” says Neuron Mobility ANZ head Richard Hannah.
“They will provide another sustainable mode of transport, making them a great alternative to short car trips.”
Elsewhere in Australia, Neuron’s rider research shows its e-bikes and e-scooters are providing benefits to the cities where they operate.
“About 45% of rides have replaced a car trip, reducing emissions and congestion in cities, and on average 85% of users believe Neuron has created a positive impact for the city.
“E-bikes encourage more people to get out and support small businesses including cafes and restaurants, providing a welcome boost for the local economy. They also extend people’s range, allowing them to see more, do more and spend more. On average we see seven out of 10 trips resulting in a purchase.”
Riders will be able to book and use the e-bikes through Neuron’s app.
Single trips will cost $1 to unlock the e-bike and 45 cents per minute thereafter. More frequent users have the option to purchase Neuron Passes, allowing users to ride as many times as they want for up to 90 minutes a day for as little as $3.30 a day, with no additional unlocking fee.
Neuron Passes are available in one-day (A$15) three-day (A$25), weekly (A$33), or monthly (A$99) options.
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