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Revel Back: Rent-A-Scooter Service Returns To NYC BUT With Numerous Safety Rules
Source: John Lamparski / Getty Hey, New Yorkers, those Revel scooters are officially back, but there is a whole new set of safety guidelines that need to be followed before you can power one up. Yesterday (Aug.27), Revel announced that it is restoring its electric moped service in New York City. When riders open up the app and prepare to rent one of the mopeds, they will be greeted by a bevy of new protective measures designed to keep them, passengers, and others safe. One of the newest features will have riders take a selfie of themselves and their passenger wearing a helmet and uploading it through the app. Once approved, the company will turn on the moped. Don’t have a helmet? Don’t worry because Revel will gladly sell you a personal one through its website for $35 plus shipping and han...
Scooter Supplier Revel Hits The Breaks In NYC Following The Death of A Second Rider
Source: SOPA Images / Getty Add those convenient Revel scooters to the list of things New Yorkers can no longer enjoy because we can’t have nice things. We know you have seen those blue Revel mopeds flying up and down your block or parked on the street recently. The electric scooters have are a THING now as a result of COVID-19 and have become popular among New Yorkers who don’t like to pedal on a bicycle and need to get around the city. Unfortunately, its a wrap… for now, for the insanely convenient travel option Gothamist is reporting because of knuckleheads who refuse to practice safety while using the scooters. The Brooklyn company, which was founded in 2018, announced it will now be suspending all operations in NYC “until further notice” following the death of a second rider in just t...
