TIER has partnered with talabat to launch e-scooter delivery at Expo 2020. The firms will work together to develop an innovative and sustainable method of handling food supply throughout the mega-event.
The e-scooters will bring a highly efficient, tech-savvy, and sustainable form of delivery from ‘talabat Kitchen,’ talabat’s state-of-the-art, sustainable cloud kitchen, to clients throughout the Expo 2020 site, in keeping with Expo 2020’s sustainability and mobility subthemes. TIER will offer the q-commerce company with zero-emission e-scooters to dispatch delivery orders from the talabat Kitchen’s over 30 restaurants to strategically situated order pick-up kiosks.
TIER and talabat will give rigorous training for each rider to ensure their safety and the safety of others around them, as riders are the backbone of both enterprises. TIER e-scooters are known for having industry-leading safety features such as a wireless phone charging, a bigger foot pad, dual suspension, a double kick-stand, and dual drum brakes for a safe yet enjoyable ride.
Commenting on the partnership, Amir Melad, General Manager Middle East of TIER, shared, “The partnership with talabat is a significant milestone for TIER as it demonstrates how our technology and fleet of smart and sustainable e-scooters can help businesses make a further impact on reducing their carbon footprint, whilst contributing to cleaner and smarter cities.”
Further commenting on the partnership, Onur Elgun, Vice President of Strategy MENA at talabat said, “We are delighted to be working alongside TIER to launch e-scooter delivery at Expo 2020. Through this collaboration, we are able to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, innovation and smart mobility while having full visibility of every order’s journey.”
He added, “With over 30 partner restaurants in our two-story cloud kitchen ready to serve millions of expected Expo visitors, we wanted to introduce a carbon neutral delivery solution whilst keeping our riders at heart. Ensuring the e-scooters are equipped with advanced safety measures and that our riders are well-trained and prepared to deliver food orders at Expo was at the core of our collaboration with TIER. We’re glad to share that common goal of always keeping the riders’ safety first. ”
TIER’s e-scooters are specifically intended for first- and last-mile solutions, making them the best partner for this year’s Expo 2020, while also allowing talabat to benefit from TIER’s superior hardware and expertise as a leading Middle Eastern operator. TIER is the first company in the Middle East to use swappable battery technology, which puts the company at the forefront of the industry in terms of sustainability, as it eliminates the need to transport scooters back and forth to charging warehouses, and empty batteries can be swapped on-site by the local team.
Expo 2020 will be a foodie’s paradise, with hundreds of food and beverage businesses and international cuisines at visitors’ fingertips. Expo 2020 will be a spectacular gastronomic experience for all visitors thanks to TIER and talabat’s cooperation for the event.
