How are the purple Beme Scooters in Darwin managed to have their batteries recharged – as they are parked and left everywhere?

In Darwin, as in many other cities where electric scooters are deployed, companies like Beme typically use a system involving local “chargers” or “juicers” to manage the recharging of their scooters. Here’s how the process generally works:

1. Deployment: The scooters are distributed throughout the city for users to rent and ride.
2. User Parking: After use, riders can park the scooters in designated areas or sometimes in any public space, depending on local regulations.
3. Collection by Chargers: Individuals, often referred to as “chargers” or “juicers,” are contracted by the scooter company to collect the scooters that need charging. These individuals usually use their own vehicles to gather scooters from various locations.
4. Recharging: Once collected, the chargers take the scooters to their homes or designated charging stations where they plug them in to recharge the batteries.
5. Return to Service: After the scooters are fully charged, the chargers return them to the streets, placing them in strategic locations to ensure availability for users.

This model allows for efficient management of the scooters, ensuring that they are charged and ready for use while also providing a flexible work opportunity for local residents. The use of local chargers helps to keep operational costs down and allows for a more responsive service to the demand for scooters in the area.