Irish mobility start-up Brite has partnered with insurtech company Zego to automatically insure its e-mopeds, e-scooters and e-bikes for use throughout Ireland.
Brite will be the first micromobility company in Ireland to provide full coverage to its riders.
Under the partnership, the companies will share trip data to enable Zego to price its insurance based on usage.
According to Brite, this will reduce large upfront costs and free-up funds that can then be channelled into growth, expansion, and further product development.
Ines Feracci, director of B2B at Zego, said: “Micromobility has become a hot topic as businesses and consumers around the globe shift their focus to reducing carbon emissions and making more sustainable choices.
“It is companies like Brite that are going to help our cities become far more sustainable over time, particularly in Ireland.”
Launched in 2019, Brite offers zero-carbon shared vehicles to businesses, delivery services and university campuses in select cities across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The company said it plans to rapidly expand its multimodal fleet this year following the Irish government’s announcement to draft legislation on e-scooter and e-bike regulation.
Brite has been in contact with Irish local and national government offering its support on this legislation, with a call for minimum safety standards.
Colin Barry, CEO of Brite Mobility, said: “We’re big believers that adopting micromobility services will help corporations, governments, and others not only achieve their carbon emission goals but also move their people around in a safe and efficient manner, without having to deal with traffic and the costs associated with parking cars and vans in our cities.”
