Michael Washinushi
Co-CEO
Bird
Bird operates a vehicle sharing platform that utilizes electric bikes and scooters to provide affordable, eco-friendly transportation in urban areas. The service addresses the need for reduced traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions in communities worldwide.
- Automotive Technology
- Internet of Things
- Mobility & Transportation
- Software Only
Updated 14 days ago
Funding
Raised to date
$33MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
+15Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Stewart Lyons
Co-CEO
Product
Problem
Urban areas face increasing challenges related to traffic congestion and air pollution, exacerbated by reliance on traditional combustion-engine vehicles. Existing public transportation options may not fully address the need for convenient, affordable, and eco-friendly short-distance travel within cities.
Solution
Bird provides a shared electric vehicle platform offering both e-bikes and e-scooters as a sustainable transportation alternative. The service allows users to quickly and easily rent vehicles via a mobile app for point-to-point trips within urban environments. By providing access to shared electric vehicles, Bird aims to reduce reliance on cars, alleviate traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions in cities. The platform also offers opportunities for cities to partner and integrate the service into their existing transportation infrastructure.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes urban residents, commuters, and tourists seeking convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly transportation options for short-distance travel within cities.
Features
- Mobile app for locating, unlocking, and paying for e-bike and e-scooter rentals
- Geofencing technology to control vehicle speed and parking within designated zones
- Integrated GPS tracking for vehicle location and anti-theft measures
- Fleet management system for monitoring vehicle health, battery levels, and maintenance needs
- Dockless system allowing users to pick up and drop off vehicles at any legal parking spot within the service area
- Electric powertrain for zero-emission operation