Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Hoppy, an e-scooter rental company in Kortrijk, will introduce a digital alcohol lock this Christmas. Users will play a reaction game from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to ensure safe riding. Over 4,500 users have taken 52,000 rides since May.
Hoppy, a company renting out e-scooters in Kortrijk, is introducing a new digital alcohol lock this Christmas season. Instead of the usual breath tests, users will play a quick game on their app where they tap the screen when a ball appears. This game checks their reaction speed to see if they’re fit to ride. This method is based on research and helps ensure safety, especially during the holiday season when people are likely to drink more.
How is Hoppy’s new digital alcohol lock improving safety for e-scooter users in Kortrijk?
According to Helene Demeester from Hoppy putting traditional alcohol locks on every scooter isn’t a good idea. Instead, they have made a simple app that tests how quickly users can react. This method is based on research and helps encourage safe riding without making it hard for anyone. This plan is a smart way to deal with safety, especially during the busy holiday season. With this new system, Hoppy hopes to set a good example for other companies that share scooters, showing that it’s possible to keep things easy and safe simultaneously.
Hoppy is starting a new way to unlock shared scooters for the first time. This system will only be used from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Helene Demeester said, “We are testing how well the alcohol lock works and how easy it is for people to use.” They chose Kortrijk because the city wanted it and many people ride scooters there. Hoppy has been in Kortrijk since late May, and more than 4,500 users have taken over 52,000 rides on the scooters.
