Speed Setting is the New Feature of Rental E-bikes in Switzerland

　　Rental e-bikes have introduced a new feature called"speed setting"through the combination of eBike GPS trackers and e-bike rental apps.This means that users can ride rental e-bikes without a driver's license.

       Pick-e-Bike Introduces Speed Setting for E-Bikes, Allowing Younger Riders Without Licenses

　　Recently,rental e-bike provider Pick-e-Bike launched a feature that allows its S-pedelecs,which normally reach speeds of up to 45 km/h,to function like standard e-bikes with a speed limit of 25 km/h.According to Micromobilitybiz(MMB),the"speed setting"feature enables riders aged 16 and below to participate in Switzerland's bike-sharing program without needing a relevant license.The pilot project is located in Basel,Switzerland,in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Roads Office(FEDRO),which checks whether users possess the necessary license and then uses the ebike GPS tracker to remotely adjust the bike's maximum speed from 45 km/h to 25 km/h.

       Easy Registration for S-Pedelecs: Helmets Required for All Riders

　　The registration process is straightforward:riders simply need to install the Pick-e-Bike

e-bike rental app on their phones,upload their ID instead of a driver's license,and the speed setting is automatically activated.In Switzerland,S-pedelecs are only available to individuals aged 14 and older who hold an M-class license;users must also purchase insurance and wear helmets.Pick-e-Bike states that all riders must wear helmets regardless of the speed mode.

           Pick-e-Bike: 330 E-Bikes and 21,000 Members Driving Eco-Friendly Mobility

　　The e-bike rental app consists of two parts:one for riders and another for the Pick-e-Bike team to manage the fleet,passengers,and vehicle maintenance,known as the operator app.Pick-e-Bike currently operates over 330 e-bikes in Basel,with 21,000 registered members,providing over 700,000 kilometers of zero-emission travel.Andreas Buttiker,CEO of BLT,stated,"If everyone uses cars for transportation,urban traffic will become overloaded.shared micromobility,electric bikes,and eco-friendly transportation is the future."