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Where to buy scooters, bikes, and mopeds for your micromobility fleet

🛵 Planning to start a scooter, bike, or moped sharing service? Choosing the right vehicles is a huge part of your success. This guide explains where to buy used or new vehicles, what to expect from each option, and which brands are best for fleet operations.

May 20, 2025

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Starting a micromobility business means making smart decisions early on. One of the most important is choosing the right vehicles. Whether you're planning to launch a fleet of e-scooters, bikes, or mopeds, the vehicles you choose will affect how fast you can get to market, how much you spend upfront, and how reliable your service will be.

There are two main ways to source vehicles: buy them used or buy them new from manufacturers. Both have their pros and cons, depending on your goals, budget, and timeline.

Option 1: Buy used vehicles

Buying used scooters, bikes or mopeds can be a great way to reduce costs when starting out. This is especially useful if you're still testing the waters or want to launch quickly without investing too much.

Where to find them:

Cyclecure - Offers refurbished electric bikes and scooters, often with up to 60% savings compared to new. Each vehicle is inspected and comes with a 1-year warranty. A good example is their refurbished NIU NQi-series mopeds with warranty and ready-to-use condition – ideal for small-scale pilot projects.
Fleetser - A platform for sourcing and selling mobility fleets. You can find bulk listings of used and new e-vehicles, including sharing-ready scooters and mopeds. One recent example includes a fleet of used Segway Max G30 scooters in good condition with fleet discounts.‍
ATOM Mobility marketplace - Offers carefully selected scooters, bikes, and mopeds optimized for sharing. Vehicles come ready for fleet use, including IoT and software integration.

Pros:

Lower upfront cost
Faster delivery
Often no minimum order quantity (MOQ)

Cons:

Shorter lifespan or more maintenance
Limited or no warranty
Less consistency across fleet

Option 2: Buy new from manufacturers

If you're planning to scale or want full control from the start, buying new vehicles directly from a manufacturer or distributor might be a better fit. You get full warranty, better quality, and longer lifespan.

Where to buy:

Directly from the manufacturers. For example, OKAI, Navee, Niu, Feishen...
ATOM Mobility – Sometimes new and unused vehicle directly from other operators are listed there.
Cyclecure – Besides used vehicles, also offers new models from trusted brands.
Fleetser – Also lists brand new fleets available for order.

Pros:

Warranty and post-sale support (if you purchase directly from the manufacturer)
Brand-new condition and full lifecycle
Easier to scale with consistent models

Cons:

Higher initial investment
Longer delivery times (especially when shipping from Asia)
MOQ applies in most cases

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New vs. Used – What to expect

If you're comparing both options, here are the main differences you should keep in mind:

Used vehicles are usually available faster and cost less upfront. You don’t have to commit to big orders and can start with just a few units. But they may need more maintenance, have shorter lifespan, and does not include any warranty.

New vehicles require more investment, but you get full warranty, latest models, and better support. Manufacturers may have minimum order requirements and longer delivery timelines, especially if shipping from Asia. However, the quality and reliability usually make up for it in the long run.

Most popular vehicle manufacturers (for direct orders)

If you're considering ordering directly from manufacturers, here are some of the most popular and proven brands used in shared mobility:

OKAI (okai.co) – Popular models: OKAI ES600P (durable scooter for sharing), OKAI EB100B (e-bike)

NAVEE (navee.tech) – Known for long-range, sharing-friendly scooters (reasonably priced)

Segway Commercial (segway.com) – Widely used in fleets, especially the Segway Max Plus series and Segway e-moped.

Yadea (yadea.com) – Offers sharing-grade mopeds like G5 and G5L
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NIU (niu.com) – Smart scooters and mopeds, including NQi-series, with good support
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Fitrider (fitriderscooter.com) - mainly focused on scooters

Freego (freegobikes.com) and Hongji (hongjibike.com)
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Each of these manufacturers offers models built specifically for sharing and large fleets. Features like swappable batteries, fleet dashboards, and rugged design come standard.

Choosing the right supplier depends on your goals. If speed and low cost are most important, used vehicles may help you get started faster. If you're building something long-term, investing in new vehicles may pay off through better reliability and longer lifespan.

In both cases, make sure the vehicles you choose are compatible with your platform – and that spare parts and support will be available. ATOM Mobility works with both used and new fleets and can help match you with the right vehicle options.

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EU-startups: ATOM introduces new white label solution

Riga-based e-scooter platform ATOM was the first of its kind to launch in the city in early 2019. Now, the startup has announced the launch of a new white label solution – enabling independent operators to easily manage their own fleet of shared vehicles through a platform and app. With ATOM’s solution, anyone with a fleet can create their own ride-sharing platform anywhere in the world in 20 days, without huge investments in an IT solution.

July 24, 2019

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Riga-based e-scooter platform ATOM was the first of its kind to launch in the city in early 2019. Now, the startup has announced the launch of a new white label solution – enabling independent operators to easily manage their own fleet of shared vehicles through a platform and app. With ATOM’s solution, anyone with a fleet can create their own ride-sharing platform anywhere in the world in 20 days, without huge investments in an IT solution.

First version of the management dashboard (July, 2019)

“We were the first e-scooter sharing platform launched in Riga in April 2019,” said Arturs Burnins, ATOM CEO. “Thousands of users tested it and we put a lot of effort into making the platform work perfectly. Later we focused on different features that can be customized according to customer needs, as well as market requirements. Now anyone interested in creating his own ride sharing platform can do it easily in any country of the world.”

At a time when the scooter and bike sharing market is growing rapidly, the ATOM platform is the fastest way to launch a ride-sharing business. Individual operators and companies can use ATOM software to launch faster, and to capture market share. The company has already begun working with several clients, and is developing personalized ride sharing platforms. The biggest interest is from the Middle East and Europe, where the ATOM team is helping to customize the platform in accordance with local regulations. ATOM platform is already present in 6 countries with 2 more to come till the end of 2019.

ATOM’s solution includes a branded mobile app for riders, which is already operational on iOS and Android, app for employees/operators and a dashboard to manage vehicles, rides, and follow metrics. The app has a built-in “get a free ride” referral program that is optional and can be switched off. Several user registration options are available – ID card, driver’s license or other documents are required upon registration. Likewise, a number of payment options are available including a wallet, pay-per-ride, subscription and more than 30 parameters can be customized according to needs.

“For example, we are currently working on a project to develop an e-scooter sharing platform where all charging stations are integrated to the app,” said Arturs Burnins. “When the e-scooter is taken there and connected to the charger, it’s not possible to collect it until its battery has been charged to a particular level and the scooter is locked. This project is specific because we are also setting up different speed zones within the same city and few other interesting features.”

Together with the partner, ATOM provides customers with the telematic solution that will allow for the remote control of speed, distance, lights and even ignition. The platform owner can see the vehicle’s exact locations and its ride history on the dashboard. There is also an integrated wheel block solution to safeguard against theft or the illegal movement of the vehicle.

ATOM’s team supports personnel, shares best practice and constantly upgrades software. And it takes just 20 days to get the platform and app up and running.

Original source: https://www.eu-startups.com/2019/07/riga-based-e-scooter-startup-atom-introduces-new-white-label-solution-that-allows-anyone-to-launch-a-ride-sharing-service/

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ATOM is launching a new service

Riga-based (Latvia) e-scooter platform ATOM was the first of its kind to launch in the city in early March 2019. Now, after thousands of rides the startup has announced the launch of new white label solution - enabling independent operators to easily manage their own fleet of shared vehicles through a branded and customized platform and app.

June 10, 2019

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