Micromobility firms Segway and Tier-Dott are easing traffic pressure and transportation congestion in Paris as droves of tourists arrive for the Olympic Games.

From the start of the Olympics last month till when they end on August 11, Segway has sponsored 10,000 free e-bike rides for tourists from all over the world visiting Paris.

With an expected 15 million additional people flowing into the city, the deployment of additional e-bike fleets and free ride opportunities is not only alleviating pressure on the Parisian transportation infrastructure but also offers convenient green travel options to tourists and residents.

Since 2018, Segway has partnered with over 240 shared mobility operators around the world, including shared operator Tier-Dott, to create a safer, smarter and greener travel ecosystem. This opportunity also serves as a platform for Segway to raise awareness of more sustainable transportation options in Europe.

With millions of tourists and residents traveling through the city during the Olympics, it is to be expected that conventional public transport will be heavily used. Newly registered users on the Dott app can scan the QR code or manually enter the Segway code before the ride starts to avail of the free ride opportunity.

This initiative to help alleviate traffic pressure in Paris during the Olympics (olympics.com/en/paris-2024) is part of Segway’s broader mission to provide more sustainable urban transportation. It also matches the general European trend towards low-carbon travel and green urban mobility.

With rapid changes in urban environments as well as the increased demand for more efficient transportation, Segway (www.segway.com) says it is in a promising position to help empower shared mobility operators to meet these urgent demands while also advocating and practicing the harmonious co-existence of business and the environment.

For more information about Tier-Dott, visit www.tier.app and www.ridedott.com.