How can we solve the "last mile" problem? In the future, electric scooters may become a mainstream means of transportation in China.
The Minhang campus is so large that Shanghai Jiao Tong University student Chen Xiangyu often rides an electric scooter to get to the teaching building and student dormitories. It's faster and less labor-intensive than riding a bicycle, and he plans to ride an electric scooter to work in the future, given the increasing traffic congestion in big cities.
By law, electric scooters can only be used on enclosed roads, such as campuses, corporate parks, and scenic spots. However, relevant national standards are gradually being implemented.
On October 19th, Xinhua News Agency and Ninebot held a seminar in Beijing to discuss the significance of the release of the "General Technical Specifications for Electric Scooters" for industry development and the opportunities it creates. This standard, released in August of this year as "GBT 42825-2023 General Technical Specifications for Electric Scooters" (hereinafter referred to as the "Standard"), is my country's first national standard for electric scooters.
Overseas, with the release of various standards, electric scooters have become legal on the roads of countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, South Korea, Japan, and most states in the United States, and are becoming increasingly popular.
Italy even offers subsidies for electric scooters, offering a 30% rebate for buyers who replace their gasoline-powered scooters with electric ones. Sweden has a similar policy. In July of this year, new regulations took effect in Japan, allowing the public to ride electric scooters without a driver's license.
It's worth noting that since the Chinese company Kukirin launched its first electric scooter overseas in 2019, it has continuously participated in the development of international standards.
According to statistics, shared electric scooters are now available in at least 100 cities worldwide, including in Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and South Asia. In recent years, electric scooters have also appeared in first- and second-tier cities in China
