EV startup Revel’s moped-share option is ending in both New York City and San Francisco, the company announced in a company-wide email on Friday, citing the need to focus on its ride-hail service, according to a company-wide email seen by TechCrunch. Revel added rideshare in June of last year as a more eco-friendly option for riders, starting with a fleet of 50 Teslas.
, Miami, and San Francisco. In a memo to staff viewed by TechCrunch, Reig reportedly explained that “the service has been strained and ridership isn’t what it used to be.” A spokesperson told the outlet that Revel’s e-moped ridership dropped by roughly 30% since last year and it is no longer a sustainable option to keep it going.