[JAL] (Joint release) Japan Airlines and Lime collaborate to improve travel value through electric micromobility
JAL Press release: November 6, 2024 (Joint release) Japan Airlines and Lime collaborate to improve mobility value with electric micromobility ～We aim to provide sustainable last-mile transportation by expanding services and ports that allow you to earn miles～
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■Background In Japan, issues such as traffic congestion in urban areas and a lack of transportation means due to an increase in the number of tourists, as well as issues surrounding the last mile, where public transportation is insufficient outside of urban areas, have become apparent. There is a need for low-impact means of transportation. With the mission of creating a carbon-free and sustainable future, JAL and Lime have entered into a business partnership with the aim of popularizing electric micromobility as a next-generation clean means of transportation. ■About the initiatives 1. First domestic airline company to earn miles with electric micromobility sharing service Start the service Electric micromobility in Japan for JAL Mileage Bank members (hereinafter referred to as JMB members) Earn 1 mile for every 100 yen spent. In addition, to commemorate the start of the
partnership, until December 31st, the following We will carry out the following two campaigns. 1.Lime x JAL first time use campaign: Those who use the service for the first time after registering their JMB member information on the Lime app will receive 100 miles in addition to the regular miles. 2.Double Mile Campaign: During the applicable period, you will earn double the normal miles (2 miles per 100 yen). •
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https://limebike.app.link/LimeWebsiteAppDownloadMM 2. JAL supports Lime’s expansion of port installations in various locations JAL will support the expansion of electric micromobility port installations in regions where Lime provides services I will support you. As the first step, from November 7th (Thursday), 40 ports will be installed and 180 electric micros will be installed in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Start the service with mobility deployed. 3. Developing rental services for local governments, companies, and tourist destinations A vehicle rental service that meets the needs of each region, such as improving the ease of getting around at tourist spots and providing new ways to enjoy them. This service will be launched in Japan for the first time as Lime. JAL will support expansion in each region. Also safe We will work together on educational activities for users, such as promoting the wearing of helmets, which is an obligation to make efforts to improve sexual performance I will do it. JAL and Lime will continue to work to realize a prosperous and sustainable society by promoting the spread of sustainable transportation methods and aiming to maintain and expand local transportation options. ■Lime Company Profile Company name: Lime Co., Ltd. Head office location: 9th floor, Shiroyama Trust Tower, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo Akasaka Law Office/Gaijuho Joint Office Established: August 15, 2019 Representative: Terry Cy HP: https://www.li.me/ja-jp/ What is Lime? Lime is a sharing service that allows users to reserve electric micromobility vehicles at ports (bicycle parking lots) located throughout the city using a dedicated app, ride them, and return them to a port near their destination. As the world’s largest electric mobility sharing business, Lime works with cities to provide electric assist bicycles and electric scooters for trips less than 5 miles (approximately 8 km), and to date has been used in more than 280 cities on five continents around the world. It has been ridden more than 600 million times. Lime’s mission is to “develop electric micromobility as a form of public transportation to create a carbon-free and sustainable future,” promoting the next generation of clean transportation options as an alternative to private cars. *Recognized as one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential Companies” and Fast Company Magazine’s “Brands That Matter.” “Lime, the world’s largest micromobility company, launches service in Japan. It also offers Japan’s first “electric seat board” for sitting and riding, and is also equipped with the industry’s first “helmet selfie” function, which can be used in six areas in Tokyo from August 19th.” (August 19, 2024) URL:
“Lime and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance collaborate to popularize safe electric micromobility” (September 6, 2024) URL: