For Immediate Release: September 13, 2019
Media Contact: Mary Lynch HOBOKEN, New Jersey – P3 Global Management (P3GM) has partnered with OjO Electric to provide a sustainable form of transportation in the City of Hoboken. As of September 12, 2019, OjO electric scooters will no longer be available throughout the city. Since inception, OjO Scooters have provided over 20,000 rides to 5,300 members. P3 Global Management has managed the operations of the scooter pilot in Hoboken since its launch in May, partnering with OjO Electric to provide a station-based system, focused on reducing car congestion and increasing mobility options responsibly. Unfortunately, certain members of the community have failed to exercise due responsibility and caution while using the services. OjO Electric and P3 Global Management have worked diligently to track and suspend the accounts of these users. This lack of regard for rules and safety procedures has been detrimental to the program and the public of Hoboken as scooters will no longer be available to those who deserve access. OjO Electric has dedicated itself to improving the experience for both users and pedestrians, with plans to introduce OjO 2.0 in the coming days, which features updated geo-fencing technology capable of enforcing no ride zones and speed restricted zones. This version also features audio alerts to notify riders of restrictions based on location and speed. P3GM and OjO Electric have had a presence in each community event requested by the City of Hoboken and/or Hoboken Police Department. The team has had staff on the ground 24 hours a day, seven days a week, operating two separate vehicles from 5AM through 10PM, with a single truck running the overnight shift. P3GM remains committed to the safety of Hoboken residents and visitors. We remain optimistic that Mayor Bhalla will allow us and OjO Electric the opportunity to address their concerns and pedestrian safety. We look forward to continuing our conversations with the City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Police Department to better serve the people of Hoboken. ABOUT OJO ELECTRIC, LLC OjO Electric LLC is a Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) mobility solutions company creating products and services for first and last mile transportation solutions. OjO's vision is to create a sustainable mobility eco-system connecting people, cities and businesses with our services. The platform is built with open API's to allow for integration with partners and offer multi-modal solutions. With patented designs, manufacturing and distribution for electric scooters, OjO is a vertically integrated company. To find out more, visit us at ojoelectric.com or download the OjO mobile app. About P3GM P3GM is a global smart city development company that provides a gateway for next-generation technology companies to implement their solutions in cooperation with cities. Through public-private partnerships, P3GM integrates best-in-class technologies and solutions across the mobility, energy, telecommunications, and out-of-home media industries. For more information visit: www.p3gm.com. ![]() For Immediate Release: June 27, 2019 P3GM Contact: Mary Lynch OjO Contact: Melanie Wine NEW YORK, NY – We are now 30 days into our electric scooter pilot program in Hoboken and thrilled with our initial ridership. Thank you for the warm reception on the streets of Hoboken as we enhance micro-mobility options. We continue to collaborate with the Mayor's Office, City Officials and the Hoboken Police Department to ensure the safety of the public is our shared number one priority. In line with our safety first philosophy, we'll be ramping up our user education programs in Hoboken to make sure riders better understand the rules of the road: riders must be 18 years of age or older; riders should never ride a scooter on the sidewalk; only one person per OjO is permitted and always ride with traffic flow. And remember helmets are always recommended. Together, let's promote smart and safe scootering. In conjunction with our partner, OjO Electric, we will be conducting additional fleet reviews which may cause OjO Electric scooters to be unavailable in Hoboken. In the interim, if you're in need of a ride around Hoboken, please check out shared bikes provided by JerseyBike. ABOUT OJO ELECTRIC, LLC OjO Electric LLC is a Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) mobility solutions company creating products and services for first and last mile transportation solutions. OjO's vision is to create a sustainable mobility eco-system connecting people, cities and businesses with our services. The platform is built with open API's to allow for integration with partners and offer multi-modal solutions. With patented designs, manufacturing and distribution for electric scooters, OjO is a vertically integrated company. To find out more, visit us at ojoelectric.com or download the OjO mobile app. ABOUT P3GM P3GM is a global smart city development company that provides a gateway for next-generation technology companies to implement their solutions in cooperation with cities. Through public-private partnerships, P3GM integrates best-in-class technologies and solutions across the mobility, energy, telecommunications, and out-of-home media industries. For more information visit www.p3gm.com.
"I am thrilled Hoboken is leading the way for the rest of the state to implement an additional mode of green transportation," Ravi S. Bhalla, the mayor of Hoboken, said in a statement. "Electric scooters will help residents easily travel around our city, reduce congestion on our roadways, and improve access to transit stations and
business districts." OjO offers an electric scooter rideshare program committed to collaborating with local governments to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Built for the bike lane and streets, off sidewalks and away from pedestrians, the OjO scooter is a safe, sustainable and structurally sound scooter for today's rapidly rideshare market. OjO has a swappable battery that allows it to go up to 25 miles on a full electric charge. OjO is initially permitted for 50 scooters in Hoboken, and currently is also permitted to operate in Austin, Texas and Dallas, Texas. OjO customers enjoy longer rides than typical kick-scooter riders, and increased mileage traveled, helping to reduce cars on the road and carbon emissions. "We are excited to bring OjO to Hoboken and be an integral part of the first scooter deployment in the tri-state area. We believe this area of the country is ripe for mobility improvements, and the cities and residents stand to benefit greatly, said Max Smith, CEO of OjO Electric. " The OjO scooter is a far different product than all of the kick-scooters in the market from a safety, quality and comfort standpoint, but the real difference maker for city planners and customers alike is usage and range. While kick-scooters are used for short trips, OjO is providing a true alternative to cars in the micro-mobility space by servicing longer trips." P3GM will provide operational support to OjO with boots on the ground in Hoboken and oversee OjO scooter deployment, balancing, service, repair and 24/7 customer service telephone support line. P3GM will utilize existing JerseyBike stations for scooter parking and will work with OjO to determine optimal neighborhood deployments. OjO and P3GM will share data on scooter usage and ride trends, which is possible with the scooter's on-board telemetry system with live-feed data transmission to share vehicle performance and information. This will help optimize the performance as well as address any potential maintenance issues. This functionality is in line with OjO's mandate to ensure maximum rider safety and superior user experience. On the heels of its successful launches in Austin, Dallas and Hoboken, OjO is gearing up to expand to additional markets in 2019 and will continue to work with experienced logistic companies to manage their operations. OjO has permit applications pending in several top 25 markets that are made up of the infrastructure and mobility offerings where OjO's rideshare program makes good sense. ABOUT OJO ELECTRIC, LLC OjO Electric LLC is a Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) mobility solutions company creating products and services for first and last mile transportation solutions. OjO's vision is to create a sustainable mobility eco-system connecting people, cities and businesses with our services. The platform is built with open API's to allow for integration with partners and offer multi-modal solutions. With patented designs, manufacturing and distribution for electric scooters, OjO is a vertically integrated company. To find out more, visit us at ojoelectric.com or download the OjO mobile app. ABOUT P3GM P3GM is a global smart city development company that provides a gateway for next-generation technology companies to implement their solutions in cooperation with cities. Through public-private partnerships, P3GM integrates best-in-class technologies and solutions across the mobility, energy, telecommunications, and out-of-home media industries. For more information visit: www.p3gm.com
P3GM and OjO Electric, LLC, are committed to collaborating with local governments to protect the public’s right-of-way while providing first and last mile mobility solutions. Built for the bike lane, the OjO scooter is a safe, sustainable and structurally sound commuter scooter for today's rapidly expanding ride share market. The patented and powerful HyperGear hub motor propels the OjO scooter to bike-lane-legal top speeds of 20mph. In addition, OjO has a swappable 48-volt lithium ion battery that allows it to go 50 miles on a full electric charge.
"Partnering with P3GM will enable OjO Electric, LLC to fast-track deployment of OjO electric commuter scooters throughout the growing scooter ride share market. P3GM’s expertise in smart-city mobility solutions and urban planning makes the OjO/P3GM partnership the right answer for future forward cities and their residents and visitors,” said Max Smith, OjO Electric CEO. "OjO is a smart, sustainable and structurally sound scooter for the safest ride on the streets." P3GM focuses on bringing advanced transportation systems to small and mid-sized cities through a unique approach that brings turn-key mobility infrastructure to cities at no cost to the taxpayer. Their first program SkyBike, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, launched in June 2015 and is comprised of 150 bikes across 17 stations, boasting over 17,714 registered users. This was quickly followed by the increasingly successful JerseyBike program (NJ), whose 560-bike system surpassed 500,000 rides in its third year, with 35,000 users. P3GM has also launched New Haven Bike Share in Connecticut, consisting of 300 bikes and 30 stations, and New Rochelle Bike Share in New York, with 100 bikes and 11 stations at the start of 2018. "P3GM strives to maintain a clear vision and be a trusted long-term partner, guiding OjO Electric into smart city opportunities and unlocking social, environmental and economic (SEE) value. The OjO scooter offers style and performance for a fun, safe and clean transportation solution. OjO is a terrific choice for the ride share market and I’m excited to join forces and share the smart city vision with the OjO team," said Carlos Pujol, P3GM CEO. ABOUT P3GM P3GM is a global smart city development company that provides a gateway for next-generation technology companies to implement their solutions in cooperation with cities. Through public-private partnerships, P3GM integrates best-in-class technologies and solutions across the mobility, energy, telecommunications, and out-of-home media industries. ABOUT EYSA EYSA is a Spanish company with international ambition and great experience delivering integrated mobility solutions for cities and citizens to improve their quality of life. EYSA acts in accordance with our vision of what a 21st-century city should be, based on our deep knowledge and innovative approach and true to sustainability values. Rooted in technology and innovative management models, we help connect cities and citizens within the process of transforming Smart Cities. EYSA (www.eysaservicios.com) is backed by leading independent mid-market private equity managers Portobello Capital. ABOUT OJO ELECTRIC, LLC OjO Electric LLC is a Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) mobility solutions company creating products and services for first and last mile transportation solutions. Our vision is to create a sustainable mobility eco-system connecting people, cities and businesses with our LEV services. With patented designs, manufacturing and distribution for electric scooters, OjO is a vertically integrated LEV company. The OjO original electric scooter has a range of 50 miles, and top speed of 20 mph making it a safe, fun, and reliable means of transportation. The new foldable OjO will soon be launched for both purchase or share in our B2C and B2B service offerings. For Immediate Release: September 12, 2018
Media Contact: Mary Lynch NEW YORK, NY – P3 Global Management, a global smart city development company, announced today that it will collaborate with Mercury, LLC. P3GM is a subsidiary of European Parking & Smart Mobility leader EYSA. P3GM focuses on bringing advanced bike-share systems to small and mid-sized cities through a unique approach that brings turn-key mobility infrastructure to cities at no cost to the taxpayer. Their first program SkyBike, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, launched in June 2015 and comprises of 150 bikes across 17 stations, boasting over 17,714 registered users. This was quickly followed by the increasingly successful Hudson Bike Share program (Hoboken, NJ), whose 300-bike system surpassed 350,000 rides in its second year, with 21,940 users. Hudson Bike Share has since expanded to Guttenberg, West New York, Weehawken, North Bergen, and Bayonne in Hudson County, as well as Point Pleasant Beach in Ocean County and Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County. Mercury will advise P3GM on continued expansion of mobility projects in New Jersey and beyond. P3GM has also launched New Haven Bike Share in Connecticut, consisting of 300 bikes and 30 stations, and New Rochelle Bike Share in New York, 100 bikes and 11 stations in the start of 2018. "P3GM strives to maintain a clear vision to be a trusted long-term partner, guiding cities through their smart city transformation and unlocking social, environmental and economic (SEE) value. It's great to share that vision with Mercury and have the opportunity to join forces with their team," said P3GM CEO Carlos Pujol. Mercury has added Juan Melli to the firm’s New Jersey team as a Vice President. Melli most recently served as Communications Manager for the City of Hoboken and has a great deal of experience working with Hudson Bike Share. ABOUT MERCURY Mercury is a high-stakes, bipartisan public strategy firm. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes federal government relations, international affairs, digital influence, public opinion research, media strategy and a bipartisan grassroots mobilization network in all 50 states. The firm has an established global presence, with U.S. offices in Washington, DC, New York, California, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and Tennessee, as well as international offices in London and Mexico City. Mercury is a part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group. ABOUT P3GM P3GM is a global smart city development company that provides a gateway for next-generation technology companies to implement their solutions in cooperation with cities. Through public-private partnerships, P3GM integrates best-in-class technologies and solutions across the mobility, energy, telecommunications, and out-of-home media industries. ABOUT EYSA EYSA is a Spanish company with international ambition and great experience delivering integrated mobility solutions for cities and citizens to improve their quality of life. EYSA acts in accordance with our vision of what a 21st-century city should be, based on our deep knowledge and innovative approach and true to sustainability values. Rooted in technology and innovative management models, we help connect cities and citizens within the process of transforming Smart Cities. EYSA (www.eysaservicios.com) is backed by leading independent mid-market private equity managers Portobello Capital. |