Personal mobility (PM) sharing service GCOO announced on the 24th that it has begun electric bicycle integration services through the Kakao app.
According to the company, GCOO operates about 110,000 electric bicycles and electric kickboards, recording the largest market share in 16 metropolitan and provincial governments across the country. Following its previously offered electric kickboard sharing service on the Kakao app, users can now also utilize electric bicycles through the Kakao app thanks to this partnership. This is expected to enable more users to conveniently access short-distance transportation.
Users of the Kakao app can access the GCOO service directly on the 'Bike' tab on the main screen without separate registration. This means GCOO's electric bicycles will be linked with various services of Kakao, such as taxis and buses.
Additionally, users of GCOO devices through the Kakao app can receive accident insurance services just like in the existing GCOO app. Users will be automatically enrolled in insurance coverage with a maximum limit of 150 million won when using a device, and will be compensated in case of accidents due to operational defects.
Yoon Jong-soo, CEO of G-Bike, said, "It is meaningful to provide more users with GCOO electric bicycle services and lower the barriers to using short-distance transportation through collaboration with Kakao Mobility," and added, "We will continue to strive to provide convenient and safe mobility services through partnerships with various platforms."