‘Zoom Rides’ to be launched in Kathmandu Valley with 200 electric bicycles, how does it work?
‘Zoom Rides’ to be launched in Kathmandu Valley with 200 electric bicycles, how does it work? Amidst the busy roads of the capital and increasing traffic, a new tech startup ‘Zoom Rides Pvt. Ltd.’ is preparing to give a new twist to the city’s transportation system. This team, which has been engaged in research and technology development for the past two and a half years, is bringing 200 smart electric bicycles to Kathmandu within the next few weeks. The company has stated that this platform, named ‘ Zoom, Let’s Go ’, is not only about ‘bicycle rental’ but is completely based on ‘ smart technology ’. A company representative says, “We have not only developed this technology to show off, but have developed it from scratch by understanding the real needs of Kathmandu. Our main software and AI system are ‘in-house’ development.” This platform has adopted a unique approach to pricing. Since there is a rule in Nepal that only vehicles with black number plates can charge a fare based...