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Beam withdraws Kuching operations for now

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Donovan and Shauna get ready to ride their Beam e-scooters.

KUCHING: Beam has withdrawn its operations in the city for the time being in compliance with the Kuching South City Council (MBKS).

In announcing this, it however hoped to seek a collaborative partnership with relevant local authorities in its goals to improve the mobility, safety and connectivity of citizens.

“As safety is at the bedrock of Beam Mobility, Beam ensures the safety of its users through its partnerships with various local academics and authorities, its micro mobility vehicles’ technology, and commitment to educate the public of e-scooter use,” it said.

“Presently, solutions that involve e-scooter regulations, road safety, and street infrastructure are continuously being worked on with authorities such as Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and Town and Country Planning Department (PlanMalaysia) with the goal to improve first and last mile transport in dense commercial and residential areas throughout the country.

“As a result, in 2022, nearly 3,600 Beam e-scooters are now available for use in various residential, commercial and office areas throughout Malaysia, encouraging people out of their cars and connecting them to public transit locations,” it said.

It added that Beam also recognises the importance of public awareness and education in relation to road safety and strives to educate the public on Beam’s e-scooters by consistently conducting the Beam Safety Academy in various areas in Malaysia.

“This allows users to acquaint themselves with Beam’s e-scooters in a safe and controlled environment, ensuring that they are comfortable in operation, and are well-versed in its uses on the streets of Malaysia.

“Moreover, with more Malaysians opting for e-scooters and public transit for more of their journeys, Beam’s e-scooters also have the potential to boost the local economy, by generating greater footfall and exposure to local businesses in tourism and commercial hotspots around the country,” it said.

Furthermore, Beam Mobility Malaysia General Manager Justin Tiew pointed out that the easy accessibility and convenience of an e-scooter allows users to hop-on and off an e-scooter to travel several kilometers in a matter of minutes.

“This has effectively shrunk sprawling cities, towns and neighbourhoods and made once-distant public transit locations and commercial areas easily accessible from the user’s homes, without the hassle of traffic congestion and parking.

“Therefore, following the recognition of micro mobility as an essential part of the public transport framework in the 12th Malaysia Plan, Beam expresses its appreciation to various federal agencies and local councils who have helped Beam grow with the nation’s public transit network, and seeks to further forge new partnerships and collaborate with more city councils in Malaysia,” he said.

 

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