Signing an unprecedented deal with a leading financier in London, ONE MOTO are offering finance to fleet operators to expand an electric delivery fleet from just £3 per day.

“This is monumental in our expansion road map pan-Europe. With the support of the finance deal we’re expecting to deploy up to 30,000 across the UK in H1 2023. This harnesses our conversations with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to open the first European assembly plant.

With 12 months of conversations supporting this announcement, ONE MOTO are supporting leading last-mile food delivery platforms, independent outlets and enhancing the rider welfare through data-rich AI to optimise routes, zones and pay.” States Adam Ridgway, CEO, ONE MOTO Technologies.

“The ecosystem foundations to decarbonise the UKs delivery network are set. We’ve spoken to many leading delivery operators who needed a cost-effective, sustainable option and after many trials we’ve secured roll out plans with several leaders. Replacing a traditional petrol fleet shouldn’t happen overnight, to be highly effective it requires operational management to transition. Yet, it’s not just about the vehicles it’s the ancillary services to capture market dominance. Battery As A Service, supporting battery swaps allowing riders to work undisturbed by downtime, the SaaS FinTech solution, ensures a data rich AI backed cloud system to optimise fleet and rider management. We’ve taken our time to capture and analyse the data and demonstrate the vast economical and environmental savings.” says Mark Harman Director, ONE MOTO

What does this mean for the UK environment?

63,000 petrol motorcycles produce 168,818 tonnes of CO2 each year (as well as other harmful pollutants).

A visual of what 1 tonne of CO2 looks like:

63,000 petrol motorcycles produce 168,818 tonnes of CO2 each year (as well as other harmful pollutants).

A visual of what 1 tonne of CO2 looks like

– Killing over 198,000 acres of forest each year

– That’s 808km2

– Or four times the size of Paris!

Adam Ridgway, CEO, ONE MOTO Technologies based in Dubai, have one vision “to electrify all last-mile vehicles in the UK by 2026”. Following the UK government’s agenda and commitments we will ensure the world realises, the UK government are supported taking the necessary action to bring change.

What’s next for the partnership?

Both teams will be working to confirm contracts for the 44,500 vehicles in discussion and driving awareness of the benefits, increasing their online and offline distribution channels. Early movers will always have the advantage, but the ‘decision’ to make the commitment first isn’t always forthcoming when considering the environment, yet. However, all operators are looking at the commercial viability and when backed up with big data. We’ve proven a faster path to profitability.

ONE MOTO Technologies Headquartered in London, UK. With a global HQ in DIFC, Dubai, UAE launched in December 2019 in the UAE, expanding into 21 territories in 2021, with another eight countries in discussion, are delighted to be joining forces with a globally respected brand like AVIS and are also in deep conversations to build the UAEs first EV manufacturing facility, breaking ground Q4 2022. Ridgway continues, “Currently the UAE isn’t known for manufacturing and export, and amidst the recent announcement of Operation $300bn and the drive to create international export through manufacturing and production — crucial to the growth of any economy — and with the like-minded public and private sector collaborations, we’re able to make it happen. The UAE and our leaders have created this opportunity and we’re here to ensure that change happens.

Following yesterday’s announcement at ADIPEC 2022, Her Excellency Sarah AlAmiri confirmed ONE MOTO is one of the first 13 projects supported by the Ministry of Industry of Advanced Technonolgy (MOIAT) “At the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, we have a clear roadmap for the next 10 years. It is a decade in which the UAE will further enhance its position as a global hub for science, technology, and innovation, in line with our leadership’s vision. Our partners are key to this journey and we are committed to exploring collaborations with all companies that seek to join the UAE in its bold technological and industrial transformation.” The initiative was announced in October by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai (https://gulfbusiness.com/uaes-moiat-announces-13-projects-under-technology-transformation-program/)

Every ONE MOTO vehicle is pre-built with a complete telematics and fleet management software solution, with a FinTech offering. Allowing riders and owners to optimise routes through AI, increase the safety and welfare of riders and ensure our customers sustainable values are met at all times.

ABOUT ONE MOTO

A global EV manufacturer and focused on the last-mile sector.

2020 saw ONE MOTO UAE win five awards, including; UAE Sustainable Business of the Year.

Leading the global market with the performance and specs of their vehicles and technology advances. With a vision of 100 cities by 2025, 1 million vehicles sold, and 1 billion tonnes of CO2 omitted plus delivering investment back into this world we live, bringing change (not waiting for it to happen), and leaving this planet in a slightly better condition than we currently live in. We can’t change the past, however the future?!

With operations in UAE, UK, Australia, India, Sri Lanka and the LatAm, and international sales beyond that, ONE MOTO are on an aggressive expansion plan to make a difference and dominate the sector they operate.

One damages the environment, releases harmful emissions, costs the environment it’s life and the user money – then there are the others which have modern technology applied with zero negative effect to the environment, zero, fuel costs, and registration fees, zero downtime for fuelling, servicing and maintenance.

The riding style is very similar, with the ONE MOTO fleet, they are ‘twist and go’ moped style motorcycles, with an integrated three power system you can select depending upon the areas in which you ride. Inner city you may want to select power^1 to keep the speed up to 55kph, in suburban areas, selecting the power^2 will give you 65kms and on the open road power^3 will accelerate up to 85kms. These will increase your battery life and performance.

The big differentiator between a petrol motorcycle and ONE MOTO scooters during everyday riding is the regenerative braking system – which captures kinetic energy (caused by the forward motion) and feeds it into the battery whenever you release the accelerator.

Whenever people ask us about electric motorcycles, or when we’ve with someone when they drive a ONE MOTO motorcycle for the first time, we explain the braking system which if used correctly will increase the performance of the vehicle.

Full training is provided by our teams to induct the mindset of how these vehicles are different and how utilising the features correctly will give the greatest and safest riding experience.

For more information contacts us here.

In case you are not familiar with the hyper-growth and uber-competitive UAE delivery market, the majority of companies operate with the riders being responsible for paying their own fuel.

Let’s run this scenario:
Since January 2021 fuel price was at AED 1.80 a litre as of today (1st July 2021) this is currently AED 2.35.

The average delivery rider (food delivery aggregators) travels:
* 6,000kms per month
* Refuelling five times per week (partial filling)
Downtime is an additional in-direct cost — which has been calculated at five hours per month, per rider.

In January 2021 these riders were spending AED 3,784 per year.
Today, they are spending AED 4,941 per year. Equating to an increase of over 30%
If oil prices increase to $100 a barrel as predicted the cost per litre in the UAE could reach AED 2.90 increasing the costs further for the delivery riders by AED 1,156 — resulting in a delivery rider paying AED 6,097 per year on fuel. With the average rider earning AED 36,000 per year. Is this sustainable?

What could this mean?

1. Delivery riders choose not to deliver — it’s not financially viable.
2. Operators absorbing the cost of fuel — the industry will crash.
3. Restauranteurs boycotting aggregators — already in discussion.
4. Aggregators will fold — or we’ll see a consolidation/M&A.

Adopting a reactive response to the defined shortcomings of fuel increases is a disaster. Transport contributes around 40% of the cost of delivery. Not identifying the opportunities now, will surely lead to the demise of many market leaders.

In addition to this, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have suggested adding a AED 1 fee per delivery, with many of the aggregators delivering over 1million per month, this additional increase could devastate the aggregators, or indeed increase the delivery costs for each of their customers — most likely.

What is the solution?

1. Being proactive, switching the operational structure of the business?
2. Tech-aggregators owning their fleet, instead of the asset-light approach?
3. Work collaboratively with restauranteurs/customers to offer an alternative?
4. Choose an alternative mode of fuel based transport?
5. Government to subsidise the fuel?!
6. Use the impending AED 1 delivery fee to purchase a fleet of EVs?

What would happen to the last-mile delivery sector if the exodus ensues? Is another fuel price increase: the demise of the last-mile industry?

That’s just speaking about the fuel prices and profitability, the harm to the environment from these commercial ICE vehicles is shocking, I’ll save these stats for another entry.

If you’d like to discuss switching your fleet electric (just like Domino’s in France, Zomato’s 2030 commitment and Amazon’s announcement), please reach out and we can show you how switching your fleet will ensure longevity and profitability to this industry. So, is the fuel price increase: the demise of the last-mile industry?

Thank you for reading.
Adam Ridgway
one-moto.com

Avis UAE, offering fleet leasing solutions, has partnered with One Moto Technologies as their strategic electric motorcycle vehicle provider as the it commits to meeting the demand of any customer wanting a fleet of electric delivery vehicle. Fleet managers, 3PL, F&B operators, and aggregators can now lease an electric delivery fleet through Avis. A sustainable delivery eco-system in the UAE is a significant step toward a greener future.

Over the past 12 months, many delivery aggregators and last mile logistics operators have had a Capex versus Opex consideration when many want to adapt to their green agendas, yet cost was always the over-arching sentiment. The partnership between One Moto and Avis UAE offers a solution to satisfy any previous objections and offering an affordable, data-driven electric fleet.

Avis expect to increase their electric delivery offering to exceed 25,000 vehicles within the next 12 months.

Adam Ridgway, CEO, ONE MOTO Technologies said, “We want to electrify all last-mile vehicles in the UAE by 2024. Following the UAE government’s agenda and commitments we will ensure the world realises, the UAE take the necessary action to bring change (before COP28).”

Both companies will be working to confirm contracts for the 44,500 vehicles in discussion throughout the GCC. Early movers will always have the advantage, but the ‘decision’ to make the commitment first isn’t always forthcoming.

Ridgway added, “Currently the UAE isn’t known for manufacturing and export, and amidst the recent announcement of Operation $300bn and the drive to create international export through manufacturing and production, with like-minded public and private sector collaborations, we’ll be able to make it happen.”

Dominic Hagerty, Avis UAE General Manager, said, “We recognised the need from our customers and we acted on it. We see e-mobilisation as an important path in our immediate and future strategy and we are happy to be able to finally begin the journey.”

AVIS is doubling down on its EV and green agenda and looking to increase their sustainable vehicle offering and support the government’s COP28 campaign.

Full article: https://www.sme10x.com/10x-industry/avis-partners-with-one-moto-tesla-doubles-down-on-electric-vehicle-fleet-management-avis-partners-with-one-moto-tesla

Over the past 12 months (UAE) there have been more fatalities and accidents reported than previous years (12 riders died in April 2020). The question is why, the general opinion is the erratic riders themselves, the roads being a occupied by a frantic slur of ‘phone using’, distracted drivers. But is this really the reason for so many accidents? I took to primary research to uncover the truth, to help the UAE government find a solution to this unnecessary and avoidable series of statistics.

Allow me to set the scene, since the start of 2021, I’ve ridden past tens of delivery riders all sporting their different ‘employers’ colours, the oranges, greens, teal, pink amongst others sat at the side of the main roads, I pull over to many, 70% of them had run out of fuel! Why? I’ll get to that later. The other 30% just needed a rest as they were suffering neck, back and wrist pain. Why? I’ll get to that too.

Hearing these issues and seeing the unrelenting heard of beaten, battered and bruised delivery bikes over my time causes me tremendous concern. As a motorcycle license holder for the past 24 years, I believe I can offer an objective assessment of a motorcycle by ear and eye. The baggy chains, squared off tyres and exhaust noise of these ‘metal work horses’ are not in a safe condition and as research proves, are also not serviced to the levels required or expected by the Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai), and why is that? I’ll address that now.

Each month the average delivery motorcycle travels 3,000kms, requiring servicing of brakes, tyres, plugs, sprockets, oil, filters regularly, yet due to the intense working pressure, many do not service as it eats in to their working hours, affecting the riders earnings.

Approximately 5 hours per month is spent in downtime of the delivery riders in the UAE — yet the working pressure remains.

Highlighting this further, a fleet of 500 vehicles costs AED 265,000 in fuel, AED 215,000 in servicing. Yet who pays these costs? Well (in most cases), the riders pay for the fuel, the servicing is taken care of by the service agreements of fleet operators — one last-mile operator said “it was cheaper to acquire the workshop, than pay the maintenance costs each year” (on a fleet of 353 vehicles).

2020 was the ‘Year of Introduction’ of ONE MOTO. Nominated and winning five awards, doubling sales, keynote speeches and seminars were all a part of the ‘education’ surrounding the brand and the business, most importantly the reason why ONE MOTO and the switch to electric is needed. We spent many months highlighting the environmental benefits (air, noise pollution) yet many companies had some want, but not the need to mandate this transition.

The safety of delivery riders in Dubai

We then highlighted the safety aspects, which gained attention from regional governments, the valuable data we share with them to reduce ‘accident stats’ increase the welfare of riders, understanding their riding patterns and styles and discover why many were reported to faint! Although the want is there, the need was again void. With safety and welfare the addressable point here is the discomfort and riding position of 12+ hours per day placed on the riders bodies (neck, back and wrist pain), the petrol bikes you see, were not designed for such abundant and consistent daily usage. The ergonomic designs of ONE MOTO alleviate these health problems.

With the data the ONE TEAM analysed the information to understand the real-time cost-savings, increased profitability and this caught the attention of all. We needed to feed the most accurate qualified data for the operators, to showcase the benefits for EVs and what this would look like to their bottom line.

By switching to:
Electric delivery motorcycles (Byka) the cost-savings are 73.8%
Electric delivery vans (Deliva) the cost-savings are 58.6%

What other revisions to an operation could deliver these results? And the CapEx investment would breakeven in 5–6 months.

This wasn’t the story I alluded to in the title “the real life of a delivery rider in Dubai”, so I’ll get to that now.

Many of the delivery riders in the UAE are of mixed language ability, originating from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Nepal. However, they have all received the same training in the UAE.

This is where I stick my neck out to offer another objective finding…

Many of the riders I’ve interviewed and surveyed truly do not understand how to ride safely, the fundamentals of the vehicle they are straddling each day and most don’t care, they have a job to do “deliver to as many, as quickly as possible”. RED ALERT!!

I took to the roads upon a byka offering free deliveries to friends and customers for seven days and the results were drastic.

Car drivers would cut in front of me, honk and disregard my road position, undertaking and causing me to be very aware of them (way more so than on my electa).

My fellow peers (delivery riders) saw and greeted me at the lights, asking questions about the byka, telling me how busy they were, how many deliveries they’d done that week. All interesting factoids, then we were off to deliver goods to the destination (some more safely than others). Four riders in one day had ran out of fuel… I’ll address my earlier point now. Why? Or Why! Several of the riders were given a AED 10 per diem to buy food to help them avoid dehydration, yet as the riders have to pay for their own fuel, they used this to avoid their personal fuel expense! Plus, they “didn’t have time” to stop and refuel themselves! There’s a greater issue that needs addressing.

Day three and I felt like one of my peers, I stopped where a few had collected and started to chat, shaded under a tree we shared stories, of course they were skeptical, and the language barrier added complications, however, my takeaway was these frail looking guys sent their AED 900 to AED 1,800 back to their families each month with ‘disappointed acceptance’. None were begrudging and many mentioned they weren’t happy but “didn’t have a choice”. They felt they had no voice and were in fear of losing their jobs if they spoke out.

Several of the riders I spoke with over the week had spoken out, but nothing was done – six months later they gave up. I also asked them about the change in working conditions over the past 12 months (times of Covid) they had all increased their working hours and kms travelled by 30–40% per day! 20 riders reported they used to travel 120kms, which has increased up to 220kms! At the cost of fuel affecting their monthly salary.

There were many conversations about salary, some not receiving any and getting paid per delivery, others receiving yet had higher costs of vehicle lease, health insurance, motor insurance, even paying their visa costs.

What do the riders really feel?

One interview I did manage to record was working for one of the most prominent food-delivery companies in the region, these were the bullet points:

“I hate my job” he began by saying.

• Paid AED 7.50 per delivery (the pay structure had changed several times since he started working)
• No health insurance
• Had to pay own visa
• Had to pay own fuel (AED 350 per month)
• Had to service his old bike every 5 days (1,250kms)
• Customers aren’t respectful.

All of his friends feel the same (not all working for the same company)

His three main concerns: Being respected for the hard work he performs, doesn’t want to live in fear all the time and he wants to be paid enough that his family in India are supported.

Surely this has to stop?! But what is the solution? We clearly understand the problem.

I believe there is one answer, that addresses all three problems; Environment, Safety and Profitability, but this would cause a restructure of operations — which can only really be implanted by regulation change. If the government wants to rid the fatal statistics, support the hyper-growth delivery sector and the welfare of those servicing the industry, a switch to EV really is the answer.

What about the CapEx vs. OpEx consideration?

ONE MOTO have run the figures on operating an electric fleet validating the return on investment would breakeven after 5–6 months (conservatively) and 9 months (worst-case). Could this mean the industry’s operators could report profit? Indeed it does!

One customer reported their savings and environmental focus to The National [full article], the video also says it all:

If you are an operator wanting to continue the lease of vehicles then please do get in touch and we can discuss how we can make this possible for you.

The real-time stats will highlight what the industry needs and if you truly have the want and need for a sustainable fleet whether your mandate is environmental, financial or safety — we have the answer, but you’ll need to reach out to discuss how we can work together to make it happen.

With new government regulations surrounding delivery riders and the vehicles published on 5th January this year, the regulating bodies are taking notice, so you can action before a reaction creates an unwanted must for your organisation.

My findings as the real life of a delivery rider was compounded by the insufficient training offered to ‘high in-demand’ riders. The lack of respect on the roads by drivers. So may I ask, give way, respect they are doing a job (just like the rest of us), and the pressures they are going through daily might be comparable to your own.

If you were wondering the kms in my week of “real life of a delivery rider” travelled in that week and the costs associated:

I travelled a total of 1,001 kms costing just AED 10!

Charged up 6 times.

Thank you for reading.

Adam Ridgway
CEO, ONE MOTO
www.one-moto.com

FuturePlus is the revolutionary new tool for sustainability measurement and management.

ONE MOTO’s CEO will champion FuturePlus across Dubai and the UAE to support and encourage others.

Launched in the UAE, UK and India, One Moto designs and develops electric motorcycles, bikes, vehicles and scooters for inner-city commuters and the delivery community. The company’s CEO and FuturePlus champion, Adam Ridgway, has pledged to showcase ONE MOTO’s journey towards creating a more equitable and sustainable world.

The global ONE MOTO team are incredibly proud to announce the report (to date) that we positively impact 15 of the 17 UN SDGs.

Expanding into global markets, One Moto has been working closely with FuturePlus to clearly define its sustainability ambitions and turn them into positive actions that can be easily understood and shared with organisations across the UAE and beyond.

Mike Penrose, CoFounder of FuturePlus, said, “Helping One Moto in their mission to change the way people travel and goods are delivered is an amazing challenge for all of us at FuturePlus. Having spent years in cities where mopeds are the main form of transport, I have no doubt that the transport revolution One Moto is championing will have an enormous impact on reducing emissions and improving the health of millions. We are thrilled to be working with Adam, and his team at OneMoto as FuturePlus is the perfect tool for them to define, measure, manage and share their sustainability goals and achievements. ”

One Moto is fully supported by FuturePlus in mapping out its sustainability strategy and will measure and manage its ambitious goals across five sustainability themes: Environment, Climate, Social and Economic Impact and Diversity and Inclusion.

Adam Ridgway wants to share ONE MOTO’s progress against each of these themes with his investors, customers and supporters, and showcase how FuturePlus can empower every organisation, no matter how large or small, with an accessible, achievable, and affordable entry to understanding and communicating their sustainability goals.

Ridgway believes “an honest and transparent demonstration of what just one business can achieve is key to encouraging other organisations to play their part in securing a more sustainable future“.

For ONE MOTO, sustainability is an ongoing process that brings adaptability and resilience and improves profitability. Actively committed to ensuring their business ventures create positive social and environmental impact, the company is now inviting all organisations to join them on the FuturePlus platform.

A spokesperson for ONE MOTO wanted to share their progress so far, “Sustainability is a mindset and a journey, they all take one step and here’s ours honouring ONE PLEDGE:

Ridgway said, “Being invited to become a FuturePlus Champion in the Middle East is an incredible honour. I’ve been a sustainabilist for several years and trying to navigate ways of improving my impact on the environment, and people was a lonely journey. Over the years, I set a personal mandate “to bring change” in every aspect of my life, and I’ve been pioneering sustainable mobility with ONE MOTO, a brand built of five values and several audacious goals. Before taking the leap away from my ‘past life’ in the media, I asked myself a question, “do I want to be doing this for the next decade?” And as I was becoming a father for the first time, I decided I wanted to commit to my mandate and make a difference.

Ensuring our customers have accessibility to transport is a major factor in our growth map. We have several ESG and CSR initiatives scheduled to ensure we can commit to this in ‘income-weak’ territories. As part of our journey and one of our values of affordability, EVs are traditionally known for having a high-ticket price (justified by the tech investment required). Yet, we’ve foregone this to ensure our vehicles, brand, values, and the problems we address are affordable, aspirational, and achievable.

As of today, 90% of our business focus is driven to the commercial EV market with delivery motorcycles and vans, and the environmental impact petrol motorcycles have on the environment is staggering and overlooked by many. We actively share wisdom and encourage customers to make a choice, and it’s theirs to define if it’s the right one.”

For more information visit –

www.future-plus.co.uk

About ONE MOTO

Multi-award winning EV manufacturer, producing the highest performing transport for the delivery and last-mile industry. ONE MOTO was born from a need to bring change, identifying three critical issues; Environment, Profitability of the industry and the safety and welfare of riders/drivers. As our vehicles are data-driven, they are considered a “smartphone on wheels”. ONE MOTO, a brand built on five core values; Sustainability, Experience, Affordability, Convenience and Technology.

We have a global vision to bring change, join our journey (don’t follow it):

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CONTACT:

ONE Team | media@one-moto.com

About FuturePlus

FuturePlus is a revolutionary platform that allows any organisation, particularly SMEs, to understand, measure, manage and report their sustainability. We measure across five sustainability themes, Environment, Climate, Social and Economic Impact and Diversity and Inclusion. This simple tool provides a verified sustainability score showing your current standing and gives an ambition score based on where you want to be in three years. Our FuturePlus advisors provide ongoing support to help organisations meet their goals. A bespoke three-year sustainability roadmap is created wholly aligned with your business model. FuturePlus aims to make sustainability accessible, achievable and affordable for everyone.

Across the world, people are making more sustainable choices. The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 75% of us globally are concerned or fearful about climate change. Google searches for ‘climate anxiety’ have reached an all-time high this year – and we’ve seen searches for sustainable goods increase by nearly 5 times in 5 years.

Every day, people turn to search engines for information on climate change and ways they can take action. Vehicles on the road account for nearly three-quarters of transportation CO2 emissions, and are one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases worldwide. To help address that, Google are giving people more choices on the routes they take when they have to drive and the impact on the environment.

ONE MOTO Technologies developed a range of vehicles to help your mobility choices become more sustainable from electric motorcycles, electric vans, electric bicycles and scooters. Available in five countries, the UK Headquartered operation has presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and are the first EV start up in the region specialising in last-mile delivery vehicles.

Fuel-efficient routing, for traveling sustainably

We recently posted an article regarding how telemetry will transform the food delivery industry: allowing complete fleet and rider management through ONE App. Optimising routes for EVs in delivery has seen an increase of 200% in productivity and 74% cost-savings, reduced working pressure and zero accidents – empowering fleet operators to make more sustainable choices on the road, and to save money while doing so.

In the UAE, there are currently 63,000 registered delivery motorcycles producing over 168,000 tonnes of CO2e each year, it’s killing 198,000 acres of forest each year too. With a relatively small country, the switch to EVs in delivery/gigeconomy would dramatically contribute towards the country’s green agenda.

The vision of ONE MOTO supersedes the customer facing presence. With a recent announcement of launching the first Smart Mobility and Innovation Centre in Dubai alongside the renowned university Rochester Institute of Technology

This agreement sees the two entities uniting to develop three new vehicles and battery swapping solutions, with a goal to export the technology globally. The mobile battery banks use AI and big data to ensure batteries are available whenever the riders need them with the pilot city being Dubai.

Have you read?

• ONE Pledge to Mother Earth
• How We Achieve A Net Zero Last-Mile Transport Solution In The UAE
• Facts Behind Food Delivery: The True Cost To Restaurateurs

The climate crisis affects us all, and it can’t be solved overnight. We recognise the unique responsibility and opportunity that we all share to help in the fight against climate change – not just by cleaning up our own emissions (we positively impact 15 of the UN’s 17 SDGs), but by helping others to do the same.

The new fuel-efficient routing feature allows you to optimise your routes for efficiency – empowering you to make more sustainable choices on the road, and to save money while doing so.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM – 2022

I hope that the continued momentum of the ONE MOTO Team of global ‘sustainabilists’ and their efforts to transfer knowledge in the realm of commercial, electric delivery vehicles will encourage you to consider, recommend and embrace the intentions we have to #bringchange.

Telemetry has the potential to completely transform the way that operators manage their delivery solutions whether as a delivery platform (aggregator), 3rd party logistics, independent restaurant and the riders servicing customers – ONE MOTO have discussed the environmental and cost savings on the bottom line, but today I write about the time saving and the benefits – with the hope that you’ll walk away having taken home some facts surrounding the technological beenfits of the service ONE MOTO offer the last-mile delivery sector.

Now that the message is well and truly out there that ONE MOTO are not just an electric vehicle manufacturer, but in fact we are a HardTech meets FinTech mobility eco-system. It’s time we showcase the benefits of electric vehicles beyond the environment and financial cost-savings, instead demonstrate the service delivery experience through data and digital optimisation.

ONE MOTO vehicles are nothing short of smartphones on wheels.

CNN, 2021

In this specific case, the idea is that a wireless technology system lets the company track fundamental usage data, performance and delivery metrics and with AI forecast the delivery populus to service customers more efficiently adding that ’somewhat detached customer feel good’ from a process fulfilment service.

This simple seeming use of telemetry is predicted to reduce operational costs by minimising the amount spent on descales while simultaneously maximising efficiencies.

It’s a no-brainer and it’s also just the tip of innovation tsunami set to flood the last-mile industry in coming months and years.

Interestingly in the current form of vehicle/fleet leasing telemetry isn’t installed (as a rule), why? Because no one wants to pay for it. Aggregators do the best they can with in-house developers building their apps to work with their riders smartphones, 3PLs already face the brunt of risk and cost associated with supplying the service, riders couldn’t be expected to pay for it – so who should burden the cost? The answer is no one. With every price tag, a value is set. If a company can see the value in a 2-3x optimisation in delivery volumes, time, cost-reduction, working pressure, working hours then the price tag is attached to a sense of winning above competition, i’ll explain.

In the last few months, ONE MOTO have rolled out several hundred electric vehicles throughout the territories we operate (Europe, UAE, LatAm, India) each loaded and pre-installed with telematics devices to help both fleet operators and riders, which has led to some interesting data.

The most advanced delivery companies have this data available remotely via internet portal for use by fleet management professionals, restaurant operators and their transportation managers not only simply to view but also, and crucially, to modify.

Yes, you did just read that correctly.

Let’s lay down some historical data. Delivery aggregators currently offer a order delivery rate of 1.2 deliveries (on average) per hour. Yet with ONE MOTO telemetry and the ONE App these same operators are achieving 3.4 deliveries per hour. yet, what does this mean at month end?

• One customer has achieved 206% more deliveries (over 200,000 per month)
• Saved over 500 hours of time (5 hours per rider per month)
• Reduced the rider working hours by 28% (12 hours per day to 8.6 hours)
• Eliminated the rider delivery bonus volumes (achieving a greater profit)
• Without reducing the riders take home – they actually increased by 22%.

The financial rewards – as you can see – were phenomenal, routes were optimised, riders also saved on their fuel costs totalling AED 73,500 ($20,000) in one month.

What was the outlay? AED 60 ($15) per rider per month. What was the cost? What was the investment?!

The cost saving potential is huge and the remote monitoring and management with settings modification from any computer or smartphone means overseeing multiple vehicles in the fleet is suddenly so much easier.

Innovation and connectivity has been a discussion point throughout 2022, yet the education and demonstration of this hyper-efficient technology is still ongoing. The cost associated to a delivery aggregator for not implementing such innovation would mean the further demise in stock price, profitability and many of the mobility/last-mile aggregators falling short of their commitment to stakeholders.

Electric vehicles aren’t independently the answer, it is a combination of a mobility eco-system which provides the real-time facts to the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.

One thing is certain: these interactive and connected, sustainable and smart mobility with all their telemetry and practical, time- and effort-saving features are here to stay.

Telemetry is a big deal and it’s going to increasingly affect us all whether we’re ready for it or not!

If you would like to discuss your transition to an electric delivery fleet, please contact the team at ONE MOTO

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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai has joined forces with sustainable vehicle company, ONE MOTO, to develop a range of three innovative electric motorcycles that will transform last-mile transportation. The project will be conducted in the first-of-its-kind Smart Mobility and Innovation Centre, which will act as an iconic pillar of innovation within the region.

The ground-breaking project aims to expand the use of electric motorcycles in the delivery and logistics industry, to help achieve the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy. The new partnership will see Engineering faculty and students collaborate on the research, design, fabrication and testing for the new electric vehicles.

The agreement between the two organisations was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between RIT Dubai President, Dr. Yousef Al-Assaf and One Moto Founder and CEO, Mr. Adam Ridgway. Dr. Al-Assaf remarked, “Sustainability is one of the pillars on which RIT’s new campus was built. It is interwoven in our brand identity, and we are therefore committed to working on environmentally friendly projects that support the overall vision of this country. Our partnership with ONE MOTO represents how education and industry can collaborate to achieve the goals of the UAE.”

The new project builds on a range of ongoing initiatives led by RIT Dubai to support the goals of the UAE 2050 environment strategy. The University’s Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Center is already working on research projects with leading international companies and universities to explore the geothermal coupling of refrigeration systems, the creation of bio-fuels from palm waste, and the use of water from air harvesting.

Dr Ghalib Kahwaji, Chair of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Principal Investigator of the Geothermal Coupling of Refrigeration Systems research, and lead for the Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Center, is among the RIT Dubai faculty involved in this latest initiative. He said, “The One Moto project is at the core of the sustainability research track at RIT. It will revolutionise the application of electric motorcycles in the delivery and logistics industry in the UAE and the region.”

He continued, “By helping to minimise the dependence on fossil fuels and reduce the carbon footprint of the country, it will speed up the progress towards net zero energy and pollution goals. This project will also serve as an excellent opportunity for industrial and entrepreneurial training for the students, readying them for the future job market.”

An ambitious pioneer in the electric transportation market, ONE MOTO is planning the development of three new vehicles, alongside swappable battery banks, using industry-changing innovation and hyper-modular designs and applications. The company applies the principles of environmental sustainability and driver safety in the development of its vehicles, using recycled materials and data capture technology.

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Speaking about the new collaboration, Mr. Ridgway said, “This country has been built on the belief that everything is possible and it’s clear the team at RIT share this sentiment. We are delighted to unite expertise to ensure we are collectively redesigning the way we move, from a position of sustainability, efficiency, data-driven wisdom and to ensure we embed our technology and innovation within the DNA of the UAE Government’s green initiatives. United we will demonstrate the UAE action before COP28 and work towards our mission, to electrify all last-mile vehicles in the UAE by 2024.”

The new, iconic and industry changing electric motorcycles are expected to be adopted by individual commuters as well as last-mile delivery and logistics companies and are anticipated to go to market in the fourth quarter of 2022.

About RIT Dubai

Established in 2008, RIT Dubai is a not-for-profit global campus of the esteemed Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, one of the world’s leading technological-focused universities with a storied 185 year history. Entering its next stage of growth in the region, RIT Dubai is now operating from phase one of its new $136 million state-of-the-art campus development, which will provide interactive learning space set over 129,000 square meters.

RIT Dubai offers highly valued Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business and leadership, engineering, and computing. The curriculum provides students with relevant work experience through an innovative cooperative education program that helps students stand out in today’s highly competitive job market. RIT Dubai offers American degrees, and all of RIT’s programs are UAE Ministry accredited. Students of RIT Dubai also have the unique opportunity to choose to study abroad at the main campus in New York or at one of its other global campuses.

About ONE MOTO

ONE MOTO is a multi-award winning, fintech meets hardtech, electric vehicle manufacturer, producing the highest performing transport for the delivery and last-mile industry. ONE MOTO was born from a need to bring change, recognising three critical issues; environment, profitability of the industry; and the safety and welfare of riders/drivers. As data-driven vehicles, ONE MOTO products are considered a “smartphone on wheels”. The ONE MOTO brand is built on five core values; Sustainability, Experience, Affordability, Convenience and Technology.