Ford-owned e-scooter firm Spin eyes UK expansion

The San-Francisco-based firm will launch its first international fleet of dockless electric scooters in Cologne this spring, with other German cities to follow. Spin is also applying for the upcoming e-scooter share permit in Paris, where the proliferation of the vehicles has caused concern amongst both citizens and the local authorities. According to the company, it is committed to obtaining permission before entering new markets, something that its competitors have not always pursued.

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“We believe that community integration is integral to our long-term success,” said Euwyn Poon, co-founder and president of Spin. “That’s why we have local teams dedicated to listening to the people in the communities we operate, gathering feedback so that we can offer the best service possible.

“Last year, we increased the number of US cities in which we operate by 600 per cent. We look forward to working collaboratively with cities and universities throughout Europe to bring the joyful, safe, and seamless Spin experience to the international community.”