You’ve probably seen those Veo scooters and e-bikes parked around Rochester once a rider has reached their destination. Now the company wants to make it a little easier for people to vote .
Veo is offering a $5 promotion to help voters reach the polls on Election Day. Riders can enter the code VOTE24 in the VeoRide app now through Nov. 5.
What is Veo?
Last summer, the city partnered with Veo to launch a fleet of 500 scooters and 200 e-bikes.
“The bike- and scooter-share system gives people another mobility option to connect them to jobs, education, health care, shopping, and all the other places they need to go,” said Jesse Peers of Reconnect Rochester at a news conference announcing the service. “And this is especially important for the quarter of the city households that cannot afford to own a personal vehicle and rely on biking, the bus, or other means to get around.”
How to ride Veo
- Riders aged 18 and older can find scooters and e-bikes through the VeoRide app.
- Use the app to scan the QR code and pay $1 to unlock. The Astro scooter costs 33 cents per minute, and the Cosmo-e e-bike costs 36 cents per minute.
- Park at a bike rack or sidewalk perimeter, and take a photo in the app to confirm proper parking.
- Veo’s Group Ride feature allows one rider to unlock multiple vehicles for a group.