Re:Bird is laying off 23% of staff
by hdjjhhvvhga on Wednesday June 08, 2022 @02:54AM
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It has to look good on paper though. I don't know the cost of maintenance of these scooters, but the rides are terribly expensive in my area. I mean If I wanted to commute using these, I'd have to pay almost $10 one way (one more reason to prefer cycling!). This is probably a fraction of the cost of energy. On the other hand, I'd hate to be servicing these.
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It's expensive in my area as well. The big problem is people dumb these things all over the place - on bicycle lanes etc. I guess these companies also have to spend quite a few dollars on PR and stuff to make people hate them less.
Re:Bird is laying off 23% of staff
by invalidname on Wednesday June 08, 2022 @03:24AM
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The service and fines that they get are a huge cost. And as you said, once pricing goes up people won't ride them as much. It becomes serious overhead.