A new carbon-neutral, affordable and fun form of transportation for both visitors and locals alike hit the city streets earlier this week, with Global micromobility company Beam commencing a one-year trial in Mackay.
The launch took place at the Bluewater Quay on Tuesday 7 June with Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson the first to try the electronic scooter. 300 e-scooters will be introduced to Mackay and riders can scoot within designated boundaries. Beam’s operating area will include the suburbs of Central Mackay, North Mackay, East Mackay, West Mackay, South Mackay and parts of Ooralea, Mount Pleasant and Mackay Harbour. Riders will be able to see the full riding area within the app.
The e-scooters will be available for use 7 days a week and 24-hours a day, within the local government area, improving transport options and connections for both leisure and commuting. The app-based service will feature affordable pay-as-you-go rates, with a $1 unlock fee and $0.45 per minute.
Beam’s General Manager (ANZ) Tom Cooper said safety for both riders and pedestrians is Beam’s biggest priority.
“Our industry-leading e-scooters feature tip-resistant kickstands, a helmet with every ride, and an in-app Safety Quiz to educate riders on how to ride safely,” Mr Cooper said.
Operations Manager Pieter van Heerden said that Beam currently don’t have any plans to bring their e-bikes to Mackay in the near future.
Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson said that the e-scooters will provide a fantastic transport option for residents and tourists to get out and about.
“For visitors staying in the Mackay CBD without a car, or locals simply wanting to explore as much of the city as they can in a short period of time, an e-scooter is going to be a tremendous option,” Mayor Williamson said.
“With the Mackay Festival of Arts just around the corner, we think event experiences like this will be enhanced with e-scooters and will continue to promote Mackay as a vibrant, fun event destination.”
Deputy Mayor Karen May, Mackay Regional Council Councillors Fran Mann, Pauline Townsend and Belinda Hassan, and Mayor Greg Williamson were joined by Beam’s Operations Manager Pieter van Heerden, Operations Associate Hamish McHardy and Lead Product Manager Oliver Nugent at the Bluewater Quay to launch e-scooters in Mackay. Photo credit: Amanda Wright
Beam’s Operations Manager Pieter van Heerden explains the safety features of the e-scooters to Mayor Greg Williamson
Mackay Life Editor Amanda Wright and Councillor Laurence Bonaventura trialled Beam’s e-scooters during the launch at the Bluewater Quay
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