Lime pilots electric scooter with comfort features and long-distance capabilities

Abstract

Mobility company Lime has started testing an all-electric scooter with long-distance capabilities and a top speed of 20 mph, which it intends to introduce to its fleet soon. Lime targets at releasing several hundred Citra bikes in Long Beach, California, with the potential to increase to 500 depending on the available demand. According to Lime President Joe Kraus, the Citra comes at the right time, since the world is experiencing record-high fuel prices. Lime currently has operations in Atlanta, Phoenix, San Antonio, and San Diego, alongside other cities across the world. Last year, Lime raised $523 million in investment, a show of confidence among investors. With the introduction of Citra, it's clear that Lime is targeting long-distance commuters. With the comfort of Citra, Lime hopes to change the way the product is received across the US and other parts of the world.