Asbury Park Riders Log Over 10,000 Trips on LINK E-Scooters

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Since launching in May, Superpedestrian’s LINK e-scooters have been taken on more than 10,000 trips by Asbury Park riders, covering nearly 20,000 miles. Demand from Asbury Park e-scooter riders has been extraordinary, with over 4 trips per day on every scooter--making the Jersey Shore city one of the highest-use places in America.

The first silver and bright yellow vehicles were deployed downtown in May with a focus on travel between neighborhoods as well as to and from NJ TRANSIT bus and train stations. With the July 4th weekend approaching, Superpedestrian is busy charging and deploying scooters ahead of time to meet demand.

As LINK service expands, Superpedestrian reminds everyone that scooters are only for those 18 and up, and to always ride on bike lanes and streets, never on the sidewalk. In the coming days and weeks, Superpedestrian will be working with local authorities and community groups to host free ride clinics and helmet giveaways to encourage everyone to “Level-Up” their safe riding skills.

“Our scooters in Asbury Park are seeing some of the highest usage in the whole country. We’re delighted to see people integrating our scooters into their trips to work, to shop, and to visit the beach. ” William Knapp, Chief Operating Officer at Superpedestrian.“We’re working closely with our City and community partners to make sure Asbury Park isn’t just one of our most popular cities, but also one of our safest.”

How to Ride LINK:

To ride a LINK scooter, simply download the LINK mobile app from your iOS or Android app store, and use the app to scan a scooter’s QR code. Rides cost $1 to unlock a scooter plus 35 cents per minute. LINK also has accommodations for riders without smartphones through cash payments. Riders can call LINK’s customer support team to request an invoice via e-mail, which can be paid with a prepaid debit card.

Discounts and Promotions

Asbury Park residents receiving local, state or federal assistance will qualify for a 70 percent discount under the “LINK-Up” program.

LINK also offers free scooter rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments.

Apply for both programs at https://www.link.city/asburypark

What Makes LINK Safe and City-Friendly:

• LINK’s on-board A.I. Mechanic ensures vehicles are safe before each and every ride
• Geofencing protects pedestrians by keeping scooters out of pedestrian plazas and other restricted zones

LINK Scooter Sharing Rules of the Road

• No riding on sidewalks
• Always ride in the direction of traffic
• Stop for pedestrians, red lights and STOP signs
• Use bike lanes, where available
• Only individuals 18 and older may ride
• Helmets are strongly encouraged
• Park appropriately in designated parking zones
• For your safety, do not drink and ride

About LINK: LINK is the world’s safest and smartest e-scooter. Engineered and built by
Superpedestrian, a mobility engineering and technology company that develops
and launches urban transport solutions, LINK scooters are the first to offer
self-diagnostic and self-protection technologies that keep riders and
pedestrians safe.

Press Kit: https://www.link.city/press