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Brisbane welcomes Beam’s latest model of electric bike
The upgrade seeks to grow the cycling and scooting user base in the Australian city where 43 per cent of riders use the service for commuting to work or study.
Global micromobility company Beam has unveiled its newest e-bike – the Apollo Lite – in the Australian city of Brisbane, with the city’s purple e-bike fleet to get an upgrade.
Brisbane will be the first city in Australia to welcome Beam’s newest Apollo Lite e-bikes. The latest research from Beam reveals that 43 per cent of riders across Brisbane utilise the service for commuting to their place of work or study.
Inclusive and accessible
The new bikes retain the safety features and Internet of Things (IoT) technology of Beam’s e-bikes and e-scooters while introducing new elements for enhanced inclusiveness and accessibility, supporting a growing commuter demand for alternative forms of transportation to cars.
While the new Apollo Lites will be deployed all across the city, Beam will also focus on ensuring additional deployments in the areas of Kangaroo Point and Morningside, supporting commutes during the period the Morningside train station and Mowbray Park Ferry Terminal undergo upgrades.
“We believe we’ll see a big uptake of the new e-bikes as part of first-mile and last-mile transport, providing enhanced connections for commuters with buses, ferries and trains across the city”
The new Apollo Lite design also aims to close the gender gap in micromobility, with Beam’s recent rider survey showing that only 34 per cent of e-bike riders in Brisbane identify as female, with many preferring e-scooters, finding them easier to manoeuvre.
The Apollo Lite also features a range of hardware upgrades, including a broader adjustable seat height (supporting heights from 1.55 metres) to accommodate a wider range of rider heights, a more lightweight frame for easier manoeuvring, smaller handlebars, and wider tires for a smoother ride across uneven surfaces.
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Additionally, the e-bike features automatic up-hill detection, providing real-time assistance to riders tackling inclines.
“We’re committed to constantly innovating and bringing the latest technology and hardware to our operations in Brisbane,” said Beam’s regional operations manager, Andrew Dodd.
“Our aim is for the commuter-friendly Apollo Lite to open up riding across longer distances, and to open up shared micromobility to community members who may not have thought an e-bike was for them.
“We’ve also taken on board feedback from riders, who have said they would prefer a lighter e-bike suitable to a greater range of heights, hence opening up cycling as a transportation option for more people.
“In particular, we believe we’ll see a big uptake of the new e-bikes as part of first-mile and last-mile transport, providing enhanced connections for commuters with buses, ferries and trains across the city.”
Beam’s app-based service
These new additions to Brisbane’s streets will be available for rent through Beam’s app-based service, featuring the same affordable rates as Beam’s purple e-scooters.
Students and concession card holders can ride for half price via Beam’s ‘BeamForAll’ programme.
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