Japan: Honda recruits 500 riders to test its latest e-scooter

Honda will provide the option for testers to buy the scooter after the loan period.

According to a media report, Honda is willing to give riders a chance to test out its latest scooter, the EM1 e:.

The two-wheeler brand has been on a hiring spree between August 5 and 18, recruiting 500 riders and giving them its EM1 e: electric scooter. Interested riders can apply, and those selected will be given the EM1 e: electric scooter, a Honda Mobile Power Pack e:, an electric charger and a top box for the duration of the test period - which is 60 days. The riders will be responsible for the scooter's storage (home or work), electricity/toll bills or any flat tyre repairs during the 2-month test period.

In addition to this, the testers must also agree to a few rules, such as what to do in case the scooter is involved in an accident, a stipulation in writing that you're not responsible for what happens to the e-scooter in case of a natural disaster during the 60 days and that testers will return the scooter to Honda at the end of the campaign. However, Honda will provide the option for testers to buy the scooter directly from them after the loan period.

In return, Honda will encourage participants to post about their EM1 e: electric scooters on social media.

The campaign though, is currently limited to interested riders based in Tokyo, Japan, only.

Source: RideApart