Kick-Scooter Sharing Services in Russia: Rating Systems, Regulation, and Growth
E-Scooter Popularity and Challenges in Russia
Assessment of Electric Vehicle Users' Behavior for User Profiling
E-scooters have become increasingly popular in Russian cities, offering a convenient and eco-friendly transportation option. However, this growth has been accompanied by safety concerns and legal disputes, with accidents and violation of parking rules being common issues.
Current Implementation of User Rating Systems
Operators of kick-scooter sharing services in Russia such as Whoosh and "MTS Rent" are implementing user rating systems that evaluate tenants based on factors like driving style, parking compliance, incident reports, and total violations. These ratings affect access to speed modes, parking privileges, deposit requirements, and more. The primary goal of this innovation is to reduce accidents, enforce tenant discipline, and shift responsibility for violations from the service to the client.
Benefits and Consequences for High and Low-Rated Users
Users with high ratings can expect bonus rewards, discounts, and priority access to popular scooter models. In contrast, violators face decreased speed limits, increased rental costs, and even restricted access to the service for repeated offenses.
Testing and Expansion of User Rating Systems in Major Cities
The user rating system is currently being tested in cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, and Yekaterinburg, and is expected to expand to other cities where kick-scooter sharing operates.
Safety Measures and State Registration of E-Scooters
With high incidents of accidents involving e-scooters, there is concern about safety, which has led to calls for enhanced regulation. Russia is considering the introduction of a document for the state registration of electric scooters, hoverboards, and other individual mobility devices (IMDs). This move aims to strengthen control over IMD use, reduce accident risks, and ensure the safety of all road users.
Discussions and Debates on E-Scooter Classification and Regulation
The regulatory framework for e-scooters in Russia remains evolving. Debates focus on classifying and regulating e-scooters, mopeds, and similar vehicles, which could influence their registration and use.
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[1] Vitaly Gayevsky's Article on E-Scooter Accidents[2] Kazan's Proposal for Reducing E-Scooter Parking Zones[3] E-Scooter Speed Limit Proposal in Kazan
The technology implemented by Whoosh and MTS Rent in their kick-scooter sharing services involves user rating systems that monitor driving style, parking compliance, incident reports, and total violations, with high-rated users receiving benefits such as bonus rewards and priority access, and low-rated users facing penalties such as decreased speed limits or restricted access.
In conjunction with the user rating system, discussions and debates on e-scooter classification and regulation are taking place in Russia, focusing on how these electric vehicles will be regulated and potentially state-registered to improve safety and control on the roads.
