Loop Scooters

LOOPShare Ltd.

Loop Scooters is a fully integrated and eco-friendly electric scooter sharing service in Beirut, Lebanon.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Loop is a fully integrated and eco-friendly electric scooter sharing service in Beirut, Lebanon. The bikes are equipped with telematics technology and digital dashboard with GPS tracking. A mobile application allows subscribers use the service and book rides.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Loop is currently operating in Beirut, Lebanon with plans to deploy scooters worldwide.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

LOOPShare Ltd.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

No subscription fees, 0.5 USD per kilometer and 0.01 USD per minute for parking

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Regular motorbikes

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Urban commuters

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The dashboard and technology/telematics software are manufactured and developed in Canada. They are then shipped to China where the parts are produced and assembled to have a complete scooter. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The user can get the service directly from manufacturer by follow these steps.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Loop launched 15 scooters on May 18, 2017 with an additional 60 in the 3^rd quarter of 2017.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

Unknown

Maximum load capacity (kg)

90 ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Loop scooters are equipped with a battery that can last up to 50 Km with a maximum speed of 50 Km/hour, and are capable of climbing moderate hills without sacrificing the top speed. They are also equipped with telematics technology, GPS, and a GSM 7″ digital dashboard.

To access scooters users must do the following:

Download the Loop Beirut app on either iOS or Android
Choose the nearest scooter to your location
Book the scooter through the app upon which the user receives a 4-digit PIN code
Input the PIN code on the scooter’s screen to unlock and you’re ready to ride
When the ride is done, return the scooter to any of Loop stations

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Users can call Loop hotline directly from inside the application by going to “Settings” > “Contact US”.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The replaceable components include the battery, helmet, and GSM7″ screen.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

3 to 4 years ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer aims to provide a consistent solution for commuting in traffic at an affordable cost using green technology.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third-party organizations, only testing performed by the manufacturer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Users must attend an introductory class through which they learn the controls of the scooter, dashboard and scooter dynamics. Through this course they are introduced to basic skills such as balance and braking and more advanced riding techniques such as lane positioning and collision avoidance. After the class the users go for a small test drive under the supervision of an instructor. More safety precautions are available in this rider manual.

Users must have a driver’s license (not necessarily a motorcycle license) and are required to wear the helmets provided at all times during the ride.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Smartphone with Loop application, available for download here.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Gettani, D., 2012, Achieving Low-Carbon Urban Transport in the Middle East/North Africa Through the High Shift Scenario, Implications, University of California

Musso, A., Vuchic, V. R., Bruun. E., Corazza, M. V., 2009, A Research Agenda for Public Policy Towards Motorized Two-Wheelers in Urban Transport

Kilchling, R., 2018, The Luxury of Sharing Collaborative Consumption in Lebanon: Reasons why consumers do and do not engage in sharing practices, Heinrich Boll Stiftung

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

All European and American security and safety standards of road circulation ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The evaluation is based on the feedback and reviews of users, and the way in which the service is picking up. Using a scientific way, the manufacturer has concluded that Loop scooters are convenient, safe and a main solution to congestion. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Other information

Loop scooters made it on Forbes Middle East Top 100 Startups for 2 years in a row.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Loop is currently operating in Beirut, Lebanon with plans to deploy scooters worldwide.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

LOOPShare Ltd.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

No subscription fees, 0.5 USD per kilometer and 0.01 USD per minute for parking

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Regular motorbikes

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Urban commuters

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The user can get the service directly from manufacturer by follow these steps.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Loop launched 15 scooters on May 18, 2017 with an additional 60 in the 3^rd quarter of 2017.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

Unknown

Maximum load capacity (kg)

90 ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

To access scooters users must do the following:

Download the Loop Beirut app on either iOS or Android
Choose the nearest scooter to your location
Book the scooter through the app upon which the user receives a 4-digit PIN code
Input the PIN code on the scooter’s screen to unlock and you’re ready to ride
When the ride is done, return the scooter to any of Loop stations

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Users can call Loop hotline directly from inside the application by going to “Settings” > “Contact US”.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The replaceable components include the battery, helmet, and GSM7″ screen.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

3 to 4 years ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer aims to provide a consistent solution for commuting in traffic at an affordable cost using green technology.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third-party organizations, only testing performed by the manufacturer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Users must have a driver’s license (not necessarily a motorcycle license) and are required to wear the helmets provided at all times during the ride.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Smartphone with Loop application, available for download here.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Gettani, D., 2012, Achieving Low-Carbon Urban Transport in the Middle East/North Africa Through the High Shift Scenario, Implications, University of California

Musso, A., Vuchic, V. R., Bruun. E., Corazza, M. V., 2009, A Research Agenda for Public Policy Towards Motorized Two-Wheelers in Urban Transport

Kilchling, R., 2018, The Luxury of Sharing Collaborative Consumption in Lebanon: Reasons why consumers do and do not engage in sharing practices, Heinrich Boll Stiftung

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

All European and American security and safety standards of road circulation ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Other information

Loop scooters made it on Forbes Middle East Top 100 Startups for 2 years in a row.

Feedback

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Loop Scooters

LOOPShare Ltd.

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