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LUUP Introduces Electric Scooters at Solana Smart INN Narita Airport

In a significant move to enhance transport options for travelers and visitors, Luup Inc. has announced that it will offer electric scooter sharing services at the Solana Smart INN Narita Airport starting from May 8, 2025, until August 7, 2025. This initiative is part of Luup's broader mission to improve community mobility through its service, LUUP for Community, aimed at facilitating the introduction and operation of electric transportation solutions in collaboration with local governments, businesses, and community organizations.

Located just five minutes by car from Narita International Airport, the Solana Smart INN provides a convenient lodging option for business travelers and tourists using early morning and late-night flights. However, the surrounding area presents challenges, particularly in terms of access to restaurants and convenience stores, which are located at a distance. To tackle this issue, the partnership with Luup will enable the hotel to test electric scooters as an accessible means of transportation for its guests.

Background on LUUP

Luup aims to create a new short-distance mobility infrastructure that equates urban spaces to train station conveniences. The company leverages compact, one-person electric scooters to address last-mile transportation needs. By establishing LUUP ports – designated areas where scooters can be picked up and dropped off – vacant properties can be utilized, creating critical hubs for urban mobility. This development transforms distant locations into accessible destinations, fostering more convenient and enriched life experiences for residents and visitors alike. Through its innovative approach, Luup aspires to make mobility inclusive for all age groups, from the young to the elderly.

Solana Resort's Commitment to Guest Satisfaction

In the words of Aya Satake, CEO of Solana Resort, the mission is clear: “We strive to ensure that everyone involved with Solana Resort is smiling.” The company has expanded its services to include trailer house accommodations suitable for families and pets at eight locations nationwide. The addition of a business hotel format aims to elevate the guest experience by introducing electric scooters, which will alleviate access concerns while enhancing convenience within the vicinity of Narita Airport. According to Satake, “We believe that the scooter experience, combined with our unique accommodations, contributes to a memorable and joyful stay for our guests.”

Details of the LUUP Electric Scooter Service

• - Service Overview: Electric scooter sharing service.
• - Details: Users can book scooters using the LUUP smartphone app, facilitating travel from one port to another.
• - Service Duration: From 10:00 AM on May 8, 2025, to August 7, 2025. Note that this period may be extended.
• - Pricing: A base ride fee of 50 yen (tax included), plus 15 yen per minute (tax included).
• - Availability: Five scooters available at a single port at Solana Smart INN Narita Airport (570-13 Horinouchi, Narita City, Chiba).
• - Operational Hours: Available 24/7.

Usage Conditions

To utilize the electric scooters, users must register identification for age verification and pass a traffic rules test with consecutive perfect scores through the app. The service also includes insurance coverage for property damage, personal injury, and user injuries while using the scooters.

What is LUUP for Community?

LUUP for Community is a comprehensive service enabling local governments, businesses, and organizations across Japan to implement and operate the LUUP scooter service. By addressing local transportation challenges, it aims to enhance community value and appeal. The integration of LUUP across local establishments helps attract visitors, improving logistics for businesses and offering users diverse transport options.

For further details, potential partners and interested communities are encouraged to visit the dedicated LUUP for Community site for additional information and application details.

Company Overview

Luup Inc.

• - Location: 4th Floor, Akihabara Central Square, 21-24 Kanda-Sakumacho 3-Chome, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
• - CEO: Daiki Okai.
• - Founded: July 2018.
• - Application Download: Visit here for iOS and Android platforms, compatible with iPhone 8 and above and Android OS 10 and above.

This partnership between Luup and Solana Resort marks a progressive step towards improving accessibility and mobility for all visitors to the Narita area, illustrating a commitment to innovation in guest services and infrastructure development.