A urban mobility a problem that is increasingly present in the daily life of large urban centers, and a start-up from Rio Grande do Sul Cricket Mobility appears as an alternative for those looking for a sustainable and efficient transport option. This Thursday (13) the company launched an electric tricycle service in Sao Paulo, aiming to compete with giants in the sector such as Uber and 99.

The electric tricycles offered by Grilo Mobilidade have an enclosed cab and capacity for one driver and up to two passengers, similar to a minibus, with transmission, locks and power windows, seat belt and 12-inch wheels. car and attracted curious glances in traffic jams thanks to the silent engine, the ease of changing lanes and avoiding road obstacles.

In total, the startup offers 20 vehicles that can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h and cover an area of ​​5.5 square kilometers around Avenida Paulista from 8:00 to 20:00 from Monday to Saturday. The company’s idea is to be a complement to urban mobility, not a direct competitor to transport companies.

Founded in 2019 by three equity partners, Grilo Mobilidade started operations in Porto Alegre during the pandemic, where it already has a fleet of 15 vehicles and 50,000 registered users. The idea for using electric tricycles came about when the company began exploring a sustainable vehicle format that would more safely meet the short-distance offering, given the explosion of electric scooters and shared bikes in capital cities.

“Over the years of work, we have not had any accidents.“, – said the co-founder of the company Carlos Novaes.

The proposal to use electric tricycles as a vehicle is not unprecedented in Brazil. In January 2020, Uber and Movida started a partnership in which they offered electric tuk tuk transportation services in Vitoria, Espirito Santo, but the service was terminated in March of that year following a state quarantine order at the start of the pandemic. .

Grilo Mobilidade hopes to succeed with the electric tricycle service in Sao Paulo, and if the idea proves successful, it could spread to other cities in the country. Given the growing concern about sustainability and urban mobility, it is possible that initiatives like this will take more and more space in the market and become a viable option for those looking for safer and more efficient transport.

Choice Sao Paulo

The choice of the largest city in Latin America to expand the activities of Grilo Mobilidade, according to Carlos Novaes, one of the founders of the company, took into account the diversified transport system and population density of the region chosen to start operations.

The closed-cab electric vehicles were developed by the company itself with safety equipment required by Brazilian law that was imported from an Asian automaker, Novaes said. With a battery life of 80 kilometers on a full charge for 8 hours, the electric tricycles are designed for one rider and up to two passengers.

To use the service, you need to install the Grilo application and request the transfer of a person or goods. Payment can be made through the app at rates from 4.89 reais. When the service is requested, an accredited driver arrives to perform the transfer, known as a “jump”.

To become a Grilo driver, you must register on the site, have a driver’s license category A or AB and undergo training. The platform agreement with drivers is concluded in the form of MEI (individual micro-entrepreneur), with the right to an electric vehicle with preventive and unscheduled maintenance, daily recharging, third-party liability insurance and other services.

“The choice of São Paulo as the first city for our expansion was strategically important. Grilo electric tricycles are an efficient and reliable solution for those who need to move quickly through busy urban areas.“, said the chief executive. Grilo Mobilidade hopes to succeed in São Paulo, and if the idea is successful, it could spread to other cities in the country. The company’s initiative is a sustainable and safe alternative to urban mobility, the demand for more and more. more present in big Brazilian cities.

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Source: Forbes Source: Grilo Mobilidade

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