ARIO’s three wheeled scooters coming to Townsville in first of its kind partnership

A new ‘futuristic’ scooter is arriving to Townsville in a first of its kind partnership with an emerging mobility company. See why they believe their design is safer for riders.

Councillor Brodie Phillips on the new ARIO scooters coming to Townsville on Monday (9/12/24) in an Australia first partnership.

Following Beam being booted from the city, a new e-scooter is in town with a fresh new look.

An Australian first trial with company ARIO will begin on Monday as 200 of their “futuristic” three-wheeled electric scooters get distributed across Townsville and Magnetic Island.

The scooters, which are said to be a safer alternative to the two wheeled devices, are designed with safety, sustainability and convenience in mind, said acting Mayor Paul Jacob.

“Townsville was recently left with a void when it came to a variety of e-mobility providers, so it is terrific to work with ARIO to bring a completely different product to Townsville on a trial basis,” he said.

“E-scooters are a valuable mode of transport, but safety remains paramount. With ARIO’s unique three-wheel, self-balancing design, these scooters provide a safer means of transport for our community.”

The new ARIO scooters coming to Townsville on Monday (9/12/24) in an Australia first partnership.

ARIO’s general manager for Australia and New Zealand, Adam Rossetto said the launch of the scooters in Townsville is a major step for the company.

“Our e-scooters are a step-change for the industry, addressing key challenges like poor parking, reckless riding, and helmet noncompliance with features such as three-wheeled designs, on-board cameras, and pedestrian detection,” he said.

“Backed by a team of industry experts, we’ve built a safety-first solution that prioritises sustainability and seamlessly integrates into Townsville, setting a new standard for how e-scooters can benefit both riders and the community.”

The new scooters will be available in North Ward, Rowes Bay, Belgian Gardens, West End, Currajong, Pimlico, Hyde Park, Hermit Park, Mysterton, South Townsville and Railway Estate and suburbs of Magnetic Island including Nelly Bay and Arcadia.

Originally published as ARIO’s three wheeled scooters coming to Townsville in first of its kind partnership