Revel electric mopeds, rentable through an app for $0.35 a minute, are seen parked in the street throughout the borough of Queens, NY, July 29, 2020. Revel, a moped share company, has shut down service in New York City until further notice after two riders were killed while riding the scooters. (Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)
NY: Revel Scooter Suspends Service In NYC After Two Rider Fatalities
NEW YORK (AP) — The shared moped service Revel is returning to New York City streets with new rules including a 21-question safety test.
The scooter startup suspended service in the city on July 28 after two fatal crashes. A third Revel rider who was injured before the shutdown died later. Two of the three people who died were not wearing helmets.
Revel’s new rules will require riders to provide a selfie of themselves wearing a helmet in order to rent a moped.
Today we’re relaunching Revel in the city where it all began. We’re rolling out new and enhanced education, safety, and accountability features, and there are a few things you’ll have to do to start riding again. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/WVySpa2j1L
— Revel (@_GoRevel) August 27, 2020
Before taking their first ride, Revel users will also have to watch an instructional video and take a 21-question safety test.
