KakaoT Also Provides Shared Kickboard Service... Business Agreement with Ssingssing and Gicooter

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] On the 27th, Kakao Mobility signed a 'Business Agreement for the Activation of Personal Mobility and the Establishment of Standard Infrastructure' with domestic personal mobility startups PUMP and G-Bike.

Through this agreement, Kakao Mobility will be responsible for mediating shared kickboard services and platform operation based on big data accumulated from operating various mobility services and advanced analytical know-how. PUMP and G-Bike will handle kickboard maintenance and operation as well as service quality management, establishing an organic cooperative system among the three companies.

First, PUMP's 'Ssingssing' and G-Bike's 'G-Cooter' services will be integrated into the 'KakaoT Bike' section within the Kakao T app. Users will be able to select kickboard services in addition to existing electric bicycles from the 'KakaoT Bike' menu in the Kakao T app. The service launch is targeted within this year, and specific details such as service areas and the number of vehicles will be decided based on a thorough analysis of user preferences on the KakaoT platform to provide the optimal service.

These companies plan to go beyond simple platform connection and service partnerships by sharing compatible hardware such as batteries and charging infrastructure to improve operational efficiency and jointly contribute to establishing standard infrastructure for personal mobility in Korea.

They will also discuss building joint parking zones to contribute to urban aesthetics and enable users to use electric kickboards and KakaoT Bike more conveniently. Combining each company's personal mobility operational experience, they plan to collaborate on safety campaigns for proper electric kickboard usage.

Ahn Gyu-jin, Vice President and Head of Business Division at Kakao Mobility, stated, "Through KakaoT Bike, we have filled the gap in mid-distance travel that existing transportation means could not cover, meeting the demand for last-mile mobility." He added, "With this agreement, we expect to expand users' choices in the personal mobility service sector, allowing more users to experience innovation in mobility."

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