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Luup's New Sharing Service Launch in Kawasaki City

On July 14, 2025, at 11 AM, Luup Co., headquartered in Tokyo, will initiate its innovative sharing service for electric scooters and electric assist bicycles, termed 'LUUP', in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. This service aims to address the growing mobility needs of the city's residents and visitors.

In collaboration with Tokio Marine Holdings, LUUP will host a safety training and test ride event at Kawasaki Spark, located in the heart of Kawasaki City. This event is designed for the general public and aims to promote safe riding practices among new users. As part of the service, riders can enjoy seamless travel between Kawasaki, Yokohama, and Tokyo, selecting different starting and ending points in these three cities.

Background of LUUP

Luup's mission is to create an infrastructure that turns city-wide spaces into easily navigable areas, fostering seamless urban mobility through its electric micro-mobility sharing services. The company focuses on providing high-density parking ports situated across major urban and regional areas in Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Kobe. This initiative enables quick and convenient access to electric scooters and assist bicycles for commutes, shopping trips, and tourism.

Kawasaki City faces unique challenges in urban mobility due to its vast expanse and the coexistence of urban and suburban environments. Traditionally, transportation within the city has relied heavily on buses, trains, and personal vehicles. However, with an increase in population and urban development demands, coupled with factors such as bus route reductions and an aging population, the need for alternative mobility solutions has become more pressing.

By introducing LUUP in Kawasaki City, the company aims to facilitate better transportation options for residents and enhance the local economy, ensuring smoother commuting for those visiting for business or leisure.

Features of LUUP

LUUP operates more than 13,900 ports across various regions, utilizing smaller vehicle designs that allow for port installation in limited spaces. The service focuses on short-distance travel, allowing users to reserve a port ahead of their trip via the app, which prevents congestion at particular ports. Users are required to take a photo of their vehicle parked correctly at a designated port upon returning it, ensuring that the area remains tidy and visually appealing.

Service Details in Kawasaki

• - Service Name: LUUP Electric Scooter and Electric Assist Bicycle Sharing Service.
• - How it Works: Users can ride e-scooters and e-bikes using the LUUP app and travel between different ports scattered throughout the city.
• - Pricing: Base ride fee is ¥50 (tax included) plus a usage fee of ¥15 per minute. Notably, there's a tiered pricing structure for rides extending to neighboring cities.
• - Start Date: Services commence on July 14, 2025, at 11 AM.
• - Operating Areas: Kawasaki ⇄ Yokohama, Kawasaki ⇄ Tokyo, and Yokohama ⇄ Tokyo, enabling users to select different starting and ending points within these cities.
• - Ports Available: Approximately 66 ports initially, with plans for gradual expansion.
• - Vehicles Available: About 200 vehicles expected, including 120 e-scooters and 80 e-bikes.

Electric scooter users will need to verify their age and pass a traffic rules test via the app before using. E-bike users do not require these prerequisites. The service includes insurance coverage for personal injury and third-party damage while using the vehicles.

Invitation for Port Owners

Luup is actively seeking property owners in Kawasaki who are interested in hosting LUUP ports. If you have vacant spaces or parking areas, they encourage you to reach out for partnership opportunities.

Safety Training Event

To coincide with the launch, LUUP will organize a safety workshop on July 14th at Kawasaki Spark, which will consist of informative sessions on road rules and safe riding for electric scooters and bicycles. Attendees will also have the opportunity to test ride the vehicles.

• - Event Date: July 14, 2025, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM.
• - Location: Kawasaki Spark, 25 Ekimae Honmachi, Kawasaki City.
• - Cost: Free
• - Special Offer: Participants will receive a free ride coupon usable in the LUUP app.

For additional information or updates about the launch, please visit LUUP's official website.