How to ride a Beam vehicle (e-scooter/e-bike)? | Beam Support (2024)

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How to ride a Beam vehicle (e-scooter/e-bike)? | Beam Support? ›

Start riding

Push off on the e-scooter to get it moving, then press the 'Go' button gently.

Start riding

Push off on the e-scooter to get it moving, then press the 'Go' button gently.

Beam charges $1 to unlock a bike via its smartphone app and 45¢ a minute to ride.

It only takes a few minutes to learn the basics, and then riding is almost effortless. For most people, it's even easier than riding a bike. Almost everyone can ride one, because electric scooters are honestly easy to operate and one doesn't need to fret about it, as all you need is to get some basics done.

End of trip

Park at designated parking spots or find a safe place on the footpath away from pedestrians. And, place the e-scooter back on its kickstand before ending the trip.

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One common rule across all area is that you will always be able to end your trip in a designated Beam parking spot, marked with a "P" on the map in the Beam app.

Single Trip • RM1. 50 to unlock + RM0. 45 per minute

Pricing on Beam scooters is pretty straightforward in Kuala Lumpur. It costs RM1. 50 to start your trip and RM0. 45 per minute of your ride.

How fast do the beam scooters go? ›

Riders will be able to see the full e-scooter riding area within the app, which include shared pathways at Croudace Bay, Warners Bay, Toronto to Fassifern, and the Fernleigh Track. The speed of the e-scooters will be restricted to 10km/hr in accordance with the speed limits in NSW on shared paths.

undertake and certify that all riders in the Group Ride (including you and each Group Rider) are at least 16 years or older or otherwise under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian; and.

Here are the basic rules you need to know for riding a Beam vehicle. Ensure you meet the minimum age requirement. Ride only on footpaths and shared paths (unless prohibited or specified otherwise). Always wear a helmet for safety.

Practice mounting and dismounting the scooter, as well as standing on it and maintaining balance. Practice braking and turning on the electric scooter. Start with slow and steady speeds, and gradually increase your speed. Keep practicing until you feel comfortable before riding on the streets.

At very, very low speeds, you'll actively use the handlebars to steer your scooter. You will also have to engage your core and adjust your weight to maintain balance. At normal riding speeds >5 mph you should keep the handlebars mostly straight and rely on weight shift and leaning to maneuver and turn.

No, it is not hard to ride a scooter. In fact, it can be quite easy and fun once you get the hang of it. Just like with anything else, there is a learning curve involved in riding a scooter. But once you know how to do it, it's really not that difficult.