eBikeGo introduces cost-effective electric bicycles for delivery executives

New Delhi, June 04, 2020 

creating employment in online delivery ecosystem…

It has been more than two months that we all are under complete lockdown. These two months have been very difficult for all of us. In this difficult situation, many have lost their jobs, migrant labourers going back to their hometown and many companies are facing problems even to sustain in the market especially the manpower oriented ones. Due to restrictions during lockdown, mostly people have moved to online shopping even for groceries and ordering food. But due to scarcity of delivery personnel, most of the delivery companies are facing a challenge every day. Even they are hiring new delivery guys, but for commuting they need vehicles as everyone can’t afford to buy new bikes.

Assessing the situation, India’s leading smart electric two-wheeler mobility platform eBikeGo has introduced “eBikeGo Environ” electric bicycles and offered the lowest price subscription model (no need to buy) so that anyone can afford to become a delivery executive. eBikeGo is one of the first companies in the country who is offering such an unbeatable cost of subscription which is around Rs.80 per day and being a part of the noble initiative to help those who cannot afford two wheelers in this tough time.

These low cost electric bicycles ideal for deliveries take 3 hours to fully charge and can run for 60-70 km on one go with a loading capacity of 200 kg. This low cost subscription model for the electric bicycle will reduce the burden on new delivery executives and will help in creating more employment in the online delivery ecosystem which is growing day by day. Now they don’t need to buy the bikes, they can hire it on a monthly subscription basis. On the launch of these electric bicycles, many companies have shown interest in buying these bicycles for their easy and fast delivery of products. At present, eBikeGo business services are being availed by Zomato, Big Basket, Delhivery, Rebel Foods, Swiggy, Goodbox and others.

ABOUT eBikeGo

eBikeGo is India's largest smart electric two-wheeler mobility platform that provides economical and environment friendly travelling options for everyone. It is presently active in 7 cities in India and is actively working with all the major last-mile delivery companies. It is aiming to target 2% of Indian electric two-wheeler market share and project to bring on the road a fleet of 200,000 bikes in about 100 cities across the country. EBikeGo has also developed its own smart technology for its electric two-wheeler fleet. Launched in 2017, eBikeGo, the brainchild of Dr. Irfan Khan also bagged the best EV mobility startup of the year in GTF Startup Summit 2020.

eBikeGo offers an affordable monthly subscription of electric scooters for easy commuting

Mobility hindrance due to the COVID 19 and scarcity of public transport…

New Delhi, May 13, 2020: The entire world is facing a global economic crisis due to the ongoing pandemic. As the country enters its third phase of nationwide lockdown, the government has also given some relaxation in some areas according to the zones, red, orange and green. With the implementation of relaxation Lockdown 3.0, the government has also opened all government offices for their employees and private offices with 33% staff. The employees of many companies are facing lots of difficulties to reach the office due to the scarcity of public transport like local trains, metros, cabs, autos, buses etc. The companies are looking for viable options for the convenience of their employees.

In this situation, India’s leading smart electric two-wheeler mobility platform eBikeGo has come forward and offered affordable monthly subscription services of electric scooters Starting from Rs. 3600 per month as one of the best solutions to the employees of these companies. Companies can hire scooters on behalf of their employees or the employees can also subscribe so that they can travel safely, conveniently and reach their office on time and also can use the vehicle for any other work.

Witnessing the situation, many prominent companies have also shown their interest to subscribe to electric scooters from eBikeGo for their employees. Presently, eBikeGo is already providing its electric scooters to delivery giants like Zomato, Big Basket, Delhivery, Rebel Foods, Swiggy, Goodbox etc.

Not only this, once the lockdown ends and offices will start working normally with their full strength of employees, the fear of maintaining ‘social distancing’ will remain with the commuters. By subscribing to electric scooters, employees can commute without fear to their respective workplaces in an eco-friendly way. Recently, a webinar organised by The Federation of Industrial and Commercial Organisation (FICO), where many experts have anticipated the rise in demand of electric vehicles post lockdown period as more and more people will prefer to opt for the usage of these vehicles which will provide safety and help to maintain the pollution free atmosphere created during this period of lockdown.

ABOUT eBikeGo

eBikeGo is India's largest smart electric two-wheeler mobility platform that provides economical and environmentally friendly travelling options for everyone. eBikeGo is presently active in 7 cities in India and is actively working with all the major last-mile delivery companies. It is aiming to target 2% of Indian electric two-wheeler market share and project to bring on the road a fleet of 200,000 bikes in about 100 cities across the country. EBikeGo has also developed its own smart technology for its electric two-wheeler fleet. Launched in 2017, eBikeGo, the brainchild of Dr. Irfan Khan also bagged the best EV mobility startup of the year in GTF Startup Summit 2020.

eBikeGo expanding its operations to four more cities after closing funding round led by Startup Buddy

New Delhi, October 23, 2019:eBikeGO, an electric two wheeler rental platform, has raised an undisclosed amount as part of its recent funding round led by Startup Buddy.

The round also saw participation from other investors like Singer Sukhbir Singh, Rajesh Sawhney (Co-Founder of Innerchef), Rohit Chanana (Founder, Sarcha Advisory), Siddartha Ahluwalia (Founder of 100x Entrepreneur), Milind Garud, Arun Gholap, Shantanu Vinekar and other senior corporate executives.

Amritsar based eBikeGo is now expanding to four other cities with the increasing demand and also increasing their fleet in cities they are already in. They are also working to expand the service network in different parts of the city to provide a solution for the customers and business partners using the two wheelers.

eBikeGo is India's leading electric two wheeler rental platform that provides economical and environmentally friendly fleet solution for last mile delivery. The founder, Irfan Khan,saw an opportunity for reducing 2w emissions and raised some capital from friends and family to start this company in Amritsar. After excellent initial response, the company expanded to four cities in two years and is planning to expand in 8 cities in third year.

eBikeGo is working with different delivery companies to convert their fleet into electric and has successfully provided fleet solution to companies like Zomato, Delhivery, Ferns & Petals, and Gostops etc.

“eBikeGo is solving the major problem of pollution in India by converting the fleet of petrol two wheeler to electric, and at the same time it is helping driver to increase their take home income by more than 25%. This is the part that interested me most.” said Amit Singal, founder of Startup Buddy.

“eBikeGo is also addressing duel problems of pollution control and employment generation. It intends to save about 21 Mn Tons of emissions, in next 5 years, coming out of petrol bikes on one hand and aiding employment of deserving youths who do not have to own a bike to gain employment” said Milind Garud of Midas CFO.

“eBikeGo has contracts signed with multiple companies and has letters of interest from many others to provide fleet. Thus eBikeGo plans to go to pre series fund raising round very soon to meet the rapidly growing demand.” Said Irfan Khan, founder of eBikeGo.

Singer Sukhbir Singh is investing in electric vehicle company eBikeGo

New Delhi, August 26, 2019: Startup Buddy who was appointed as advisor to Singer Sukhbir Singh for his investments in Startups has announced that Sukhbir Singh has selected eBikeGo for his second investment in India, after investing in LQI as his first angel investment in India. 

Amritsar based Mobility start-up, eBikeGo is in the process of raising funds and it will deploy these funds to expand its operations to other cities in India as well as for increasing their fleet in Delhi.

eBikeGo is India's first ever electric two wheeler rental platform that provides economical and environmentally friendly travelling option for everyone. Founded in the year 2017 by Dr. Irfan Khan, they first started their operations in Amritsar with Okinawa scooters and then expanded to Delhi, Jaipur and Ludhiana. eBikeGo is bootstrap start-up and has raised their initial investment from friends and family.

eBikeGo is working with different delivery companies to convert their fleet into electric and has tie-ups with companies like Zomato, Delhivery, Ferns & Petals, Gostops etc.

“eBikeGo is solving the major problem of pollution that India is facing right now by converting the fleet of fuel two wheelers which is the major reason for pollution in major cities to electric and it is an economical solution to major delivery companies and executives” said Sukhbir Singh.

“I feel that good number of angel investors are required to grow the Indian Startup Ecosystem at the right pace and we are working in that direction” said Amit Singal, co-founder of Startup Buddy.

About eBikeGo

eBikeGo is India's first ever electric bike rental & delivery platform that provides economical and environmentally friendly travelling option for everyone. Revenue is generated through rental services for tourists and customers, taxi rides through mobile apps and also through tie-ups with logistic delivery providers. It is aiming to target 3% of Indian electric two wheeler market share and project to bring on road a fleet of 200,000 bikes in about 100 cities across the country. So far, the company has successfully running their operations at Delhi, Amritsar, Jaipur, Jalandhar and Agra. Recently, the company has launched its own fleet of low-speed electric scooters. These e-scooters can reach a top speed of 25 km/h and can charge in just 3 hours thereby offering a range of 140 km while carrying a load of up to 220 kg. Launched in 2017, eBikeGo, the brain child of Dr. Irfan Khan also bagged the best Franchisable concept of the Year 2018 in Franchisee India Awards 2018.

eBikeGo plans to strengthen their operation further by adding more electronic scooters in next 3 months

·       Presently, 200 e-scooters are operating in 5 cities…target1000 bikes in next 3 months

·       eBikeGo is providing electric scooters to major e-commerce delivery giants…

·       EV manufacturers & E-commerce players will be part of Deliver Electric Delhi, Delhi Government’s Pilot EV project – A joint initiative by Dialogue & Development Commission of Delhi (DDC – Delhi) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)…1,000 EVs will be used for deliveries over the next 12 months in partnership with 30 players…

New Delhi, July 09, 2019: eBikeGo (www.ebikego.in), India’s first-ever electric bike rental & delivery platform has recently announced of procuring 1000+ electronic bikes in next 3 months to strengthen their operation further.

Presently, eBikeGohas already beenworking withcorporate firms like Zomato, Delhivery, Go Stops, Ferns N Petals, Vpledge, Delhivery and others for B2B ride sharing business and is already operational in cities like Delhi, Amritsar, Agra, Ludhiana and Jaipur. Recently, the company joined hands with UrDa, a leading Taiwanese electric scooter shared mobility platform. This collaboration will help eBikeGo to expand its network at a faster pace.

“We are extremely thankful to Zomato and other partners to have trust on us in the endeavour of reducing vehicular pollution in the cities and making deliveries green as intended by the people and various state governments. We heartily welcome the decision and initiative of Delhi Government for running the pilot project “Deliver Electric Delhi” for testing the use of electronic vehicles in the city. It would be our privilege to support everyone with our electric bikes for creating pollution free environment and better life for all of us in future”said Dr. Irfan Khan, Founder, eBikeGO.

ABOUT eBikeGo

EBikeGo is India's first ever electric bike rental & delivery platform that provides economical and environmentally friendly travelling option for everyone. Revenue is generated through rental services for tourists and customers and also through tie-ups with logistic delivery providers. It is aiming to target 2% of Indian electric two wheeler market share and project to bring on road a fleet of 200,000 bikes in about 100 cities across the country. eBikeGo is using the bikes of Okinawa Autotech, one of leading Electric two wheeler manufacturers in the country. So far, the company has successfully setup franchises at Delhi, Amritsar, Jaipur, Jalandhar and Agra. Launched in 2017, eBikeGo, the brain child of Dr. Irfan Khan also bagged the best Franchisee concept of the Year 2018 in Franchisee India Awards 2018.

eBikeGo announced joint partnership with UrDa Mobility

A joint-partnership with Taiwan’s leading shared mobility platform with highly advanced electronic scooters from UrDa Mobility

New Delhi, June 21, 2019: eBikeGo (www.ebikego.in), India’s first-ever electric bike rental & delivery platform announced its exclusive tie-up with UrDa Mobility, a leading Taiwanese electric scooter shared mobility platform with Ahamani e-scooters recently. eBikeGo, a venture aimed at providing environmental friendly mode of transportation will be introducing these highly advanced e-scooters at an extremely affordable cost.

On this occasion, Mr. Ankit Kumar, Director & Chief of Strategy, UrDa Mobility said “India will be our first expansion outside of Taiwan, at UrDa we aim to bring change to the way we commute. At UrDa, we are working on bringing India centric solution based business models which not only focuses on last mile and first mile but also focuses on long term solutions. We will be operational by the end of 2019. We aim to put over 100,000 e-scooters on Indian roads in the next few years. This is only possible with a hands-on control over the vehicle quality and after sales. We have also partnered with one of the leading shared mobility firm in India, eBikeGo to establish co-branded city commute services powered with our advanced IoT platform in Delhi, Amritsar, Agra, Ludhiana and Jaipur.

As per the reports of Morgan Stanley, It indicates that by 2030, 30% of the miles travelled in India will be on shared mobility which will further increase to 50% by 2040. In India, ride sharing market at Micro- Mobility is expected to reach USD 30 Billion by 2030

"We are extremely proud to announce our collaboration with UrDa Mobility to leverage the power of technology to change the way we consume energy and to transform how cities operate in a smarter, cleaner and more sustainable way. Our society is at a tipping point. We need bold solutions and a mindset for change for the next generation. It’s time to rethink how the growing cities of tomorrow distribute, manage and experience energy. eBikeGo is more than a start-up; it’s the start of an entire industry. We believe that it will ignite something much bigger—something beyond us. And we believe you’ll see its ripple effect in a wide variety of consumer areas, creating a metropolitan ecosystem with better connectivity, easier access to energy, and a more enjoyable urban living experience for everyone" said Dr. Irfan Khan, Founder, eBikeGo.

UrDa Mobility will be initiating its shared mobility services with Ahamani e-scooter which boasts of 250 kgs load capacity, high gradeability and much more. Another defining characteristic is that the life cycle of the battery is quite high, it is very advanced IOMT technology which no other brand is providing. The maximum speed is 85km/hr. and the range is 80–120 km. UrDa Mobility will also introduce UrDa Speed, which allows the scooter to charge 100% in just 20 minutes.