Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared Micromobility?

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Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared Micromobility?

Wired · 3 hours ago

Veo, a micromobility operator serving around 60 US cities, unveiled the Rover electric trike in Denver as part of its expanded vehicle lineup. The 2.5-foot-wide tricycle operates through the company's app-based rental model, reaching speeds up to 10 mph with a 45-mile range per charge and a rear cargo basket. Veo secured an exclusive contract with Denver to replace existing Lime and Bird services, making the city a showcase for the new three-wheeled offering.

The Rover is designed primarily as an accessibility solution, addressing barriers faced by riders with disabilities or reduced mobility. Veo consulted with disability advocates including the Disability Mobility Initiative and the Parkinson's Foundation, as well as older-adult organisations like AARP, to develop a self-balancing vehicle that requires no kickstand or special skill to operate. The trike incorporates AI voice assistance and lidar sidewalk detection, while Veo collects anonymised trip data to inform expansion decisions in other markets.

  • Veo launched the Rover, a three-wheeled electric trike for shared urban mobility, available in Denver with plans to expand nationally
  • The vehicle prioritizes accessibility and stability through self-balancing design, developed with disability advocates and AARP
  • Veo, which now holds Denver's exclusive micromobility contract, uses AI voice assistance and geolocation data to refine its service

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