Can Shared Scooters Actually Make Money?

ABOUT THE EPISODE Shared scooters and bikes are everywhere, but how does the business actually work, and can these companies become profitable?

Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, breaks down the economics of companies like Lime, from pricing and utilization to city regulations and the challenges of scaling across urban markets. The conversation also explores why Lime has pulled ahead of competitors, how cities are shaping the industry, and whether shared scooters can become a lasting part of the future of urban transportation.

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