Riding an electric scooter should be fun and safe. One scooter company is trying to encourage helmet use.
VeoRide, a Chicago-based e-scooter share company, announced a helmet detection tool coming to its scooter rental app next year. Using AI, users scan their mug into the app and the program will determine if they’ve got on proper headwear or not. Select groups are piloting the detection system now before the systemwide rollout in 2020.
It’s not just in the name of safety, though. VeoRide will offer discounts to incentivize helmet use. With a helmet on, you could receive a free unlock fee or other ride discounts applied to your account. Read more…
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Source : VeoRide e-scooters will detect, reward you if you wear a helmet
