Lime shuts in 12 markets, lays off around 100

Re:Lime shuts in 12 markets, lays off around 100 by bduerst on Thursday January 09, 2020 @01:50PM (#22004185)

Even with that napkin math, the value to not have to own the asset, insure it against theft, or carry it around constantly is still worth it to some consumers. The spontaneity of "hop on and ride, then forget about it" is the appeal.

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Re:Lime shuts in 12 markets, lays off around 100 by bransonf on Thursday January 09, 2020 @02:03PM (#22004307)

You’re right about that value add, but it’s probably not a value add for anyone using an electric scooter as a daily means of transportation.

One of the biggest detractors is that you could ride a scooter to work and when you go to leave, realize the nearest scooter is half a mile away.

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Re:Lime shuts in 12 markets, lays off around 100 by bduerst on Thursday January 09, 2020 @02:44PM (#22004815)

Then in that hypothetical you just pay a little more for an uber/lyft. That's the benefit of not being locked into an asset.

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Re:Lime shuts in 12 markets, lays off around 100 by baby on Thursday January 09, 2020 @01:55PM (#22004230)

This. A friend of mine bought one but still rides some from times to times when its practical. He also owns a car but still rides uber from times to times.

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