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Luup

Electric scooter and bicycle sharing service

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Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded year
2018
Company type
Private company
Number of employees
50–96

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In short: Luup expanded nationwide while confronting safety concerns after Tokyo's first fatal e-scooter accident.

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Luup announces fatal accident involving customer

A user died in an accident that occurred in Kita-ku, Tokyo. We will cooperate with the police and strengthen traffic safety measures.

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AERA DIGITAL

First fatal accident involving LUUP user after law revision: The 'convenience' of no license required and safety ...

Before the law revision, electric kick scooters were classified as 'motorcycles', requiring a driver's license to ride, and could only be driven on roads at speeds of 30 km/h or less. After the revision, those aged 16 and over who meet conditions such as a maximum speed of 20 km/h or less can ride on public roads without a license. Also, if set to 6 km/h or less, sidewalk riding is possible. While drunk driving and double riding may result in criminal penalties, helmets, which were mandatory for motorcycles, have become a 'duty to make efforts'...

時事ドットコム

All 24 wards of Osaka City, as well as Suita City, Moriguchi City, Higashiosaka City, Kadoma City, Yao City ...

[Luup] Area expansion starting March 25, 2026 (Wednesday). At the same time, decided to implement the "Osaka City All 24 Wards Entry Commemoration New Area Departure Ride 1 Time Free Campaign"! Luup Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director CEO: Daiki Okai, hereinafter "Luup") will introduce ports for micromobility sharing "LUUP" in all 24 wards of Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, as well as Suita City, Moriguchi City, Higashiosaka City, Kadoma City, Yao City, and Sakai City, starting March 25, 2026...

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