Types of E-Scooter Apps Business 
                     
E-scooter is taking over the transportation sector across the world. 
It has given the common people freedom of choice and comfort in 
traveling. If we believe the Statista reports, it is expected that e-
scooter apps will have around 125 million active users in 026.
What Is An Escooter App?
The e-Scooter app is the modern solution to transportation issues. It 
is an app where an individual can reserve an e-scooter for 
transportation purposes. 
How Do Escooter Apps Operate?
The E-scooter apps are quite upgraded in technology. An individual 
needs to download a specific app on his device and register with his 
details. After that, the app will provide him options to rent, subscribe, 
and book a ride.
The passenger can select as per his choice. However, there are apps 
with only one option as well. 
Different apps utilize different models of business to target a 
particular market. The business models are a tool to grow in the 
modern markets. It is important to finalize your business model 
before launching your own Escooter App. Currently, there are 3 main 
types of models observed in the E-scooter apps.
Types Of Escooter App Business Model
1) Rent-Based Model
In a rent-based model passenger just needs to download the app and 
check for nearby available scooters. Then going to the nearby e-
scooter the passenger needs to scan the QR code on the vehicle 
through the app. After completing this step the, the passenger is ready 
to go. 
However, there can be one or two more steps before riding if the 
passenger is a new user of the app.
Once the passenger has completed his journey he needs to finish the 
ride by scanning the QR code again. After that, a bill will be generated 
with all the charges in detail. The customer can find it in the app. 
2) Subscription-Based Model
The subscription-based model is gaining user interest massively in 
recent times. As it provides the customer’s surety of having a scooter 
for a subscribed length of time at a specific fixed price. 
In this model, the customers gain the freedom to ride as much 
distance as they want and pay the same amount. This model is aimed 
at retaining customers. In order to do that the apps provide special 
offers and discounts in the subscription model. 
Key features:
•In the subscription-based business model customer is charged upfront
•Gains customer value by providing the user feeling of owning a 
scooter
•Cybercrime is not a big threat in this business model
3) Demand-Based Model
Demand-based business models are quite popular in every sector of 
business. E-scooter apps can also achieve new heights in terms of 
growth by applying this model. 
In demand-based business models, customers are provided with the 
app only. Through the app they can book an e-scooter anytime they 
need. The customer has the freedom to select from a variety of scooter 
models. Freedom of selecting from a wide range of scooters based on 
booking charges, features, and extra charges. 
Key features:
•Customers can rent the e-scooter through the application easily
•Customers have the flexibility to choose as per their needs
Features To Improve The User Experience Of 
Your Escooter App
•User verification: As an e-scooter app provides a lot of freedom 
to the customer it will be great if the app verifies the customer. In 
order to verify that the app can accept any type of government-
approved id.
•Wallet addition: As the e-scooter apps provide discounts and 
cashback frequently it can utilize the wallet idea. The app can give 
reward points in the wallet which can only be redeemed by paying the 
scooter fare.
•Fare calculator: In case a customer has his destination pre-
planned a fare calculator can be helpful. The customer needs to input 
his current location and destination and the fare calculator will sum up 
the charges. 
•Adding OTP system: As online criminal activities are increasing 
an e-scooter app can add the OTP system to minimize the chances of 
fraud. 
•Availability: An e-scooter app needs to be available to everyone so 
availability on both IOS and android is mandatory for growth.
Wrapping Up
E-scooter apps are a booming sector in the market. Due to nature 
protection awareness, these types of apps are also getting the 
primary focus from many people. E-scooter apps are quite simple and 
easy to use. As per a recent survey, 70% of people supported e-
scooters as a better medium of transportation. According to Statista, 
by 2026 e-scooter apps will be generating revenues in a completely 
online way. All these E-Scooter models are bringing unique features 
and options to the customers. However, there are risks linked with the 
profits as well.