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Startup ‘Scoota’ celebrates 1 year in Old Town Bangkok

Despite the sudden recent demise of Neuron, electric scooters are still zipping through Bangkok — at least in its old quarter.

Operating only in the tourist-heavy Rattanakosin area, Bangkok startup Scoota offers a zippy alternative to sweaty walks or taxi hassles as a means to not only beat the traffic, but help lower carbon output. Last month marked one year since Scoota rolled out at 12 stations, which have since expanded to 15.

They mostly cover must-see sightseeing spots such as the Grand Palace, Khaosan Road, the Giant Swing and even Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok’s biggest flower market.

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They got a boost earlier this year when German Ambassador Georg Schmidt was spotted carrying a folded-up e-scooter through a BTS station. The photo went viral and Schmidt was praised for his commuting…

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