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Interesting, though this slice/dice of the data [1] figuring in all known expense quantities show that they only make a net of $2.32 per day in Louisville. Even if we take 10 months that's still just under $700. Those economics do look a lot better, but don't more durable/beefier scooters cost more? I'm not seeing a way to get 7.5X back no matter how the numbers are finagled.

Curious how they know the scooters will last 10 months when new versions can't have been out in the wild in quantity for more than a single quarter.

To be clear, I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm just hoping to learn more about whether it has yet.

[1] https://qz.com/1561654/how-long-does-a-scooter-last-less-tha...




Having seen what people do those scooters I can’t imagine any model lasting ten months on the street.




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