Forest Introduces In-App Sobriety Test for E-Bike Riders in London

Forest Introduces In-App Sobriety Test for e-Bike Riders in London

Forest has launched an in-app sobriety feature to help prevent users from using its e-bikes after consuming alcohol, supporting road safety across London. The new reaction-time test will be introduced gradually across the company’s fleet of around 20,000 e-bikes. Riders may be prompted to complete the check when they select the “Rent Now” option in [...]

E-bike operator Forest launches new in-app sobriety test to champion road safety

Forest, London’s homegrown e-bike operator, today launches an in-app sobriety test, a new feature to prevent riders from breaking the law by cycling after drinking, and protect other road users and pedestrians across London. The in-app sobriety check will be rolled out gradually across Forest’s 20,000-strong fleet, starting from February. The reaction-time test begins with a short countdown, followed by a traffic-light interaction designed to me…