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Luup

Electric micromobility sharing service

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Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded year
2018
Company type
Private company
Number of employees
10–100
Industry
Passenger Transportation, Ground & Sea

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Latest news about Luup

In short: Luup expanded its micro mobility services across Japan while facing intense scrutiny over safety and a fatal accident in Tokyo.

Company announcements

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Luup introduced an automatic stop function

In cooperation with Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto Prefectural Police, it will automatically stop the operation of electric kickboards in no-go zones along the Kamo River

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Luup warns of ban on entering the Shuto Expressway

Violators will be dealt with strictly, such as indefinite account suspension, and efforts will be made to prevent recurrence.

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Media coverage

Jiji Press

LUUP port installed in the Ministry of Defense

Is it a stepping stone for President Xi Jinping's fourth term? ◆Extensive propaganda of the new “thought” ◆Questions posed by the “doping-tolerant competition” ◆Progress or deviation? We will hold a 1-day internship for business positions targeting students graduating in 2027. Would you like to experience the business of a news organization together with current employees? It will be held in Tokyo and Osaka. For details, click here. [Pass the Teacher Recruitment Exam Navi] Operated by the monthly magazine “Teacher Training Seminar” for students and working adults aiming to pass the teacher recruitment exam...

AERA

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'...

Mainichi Shimbun

Toru Hashimoto: "It's convenient, but..." - His view on LUUP where a fatal accident occurred ...

Former Osaka Governor and Mayor, attorney Toru Hashimoto appeared on the Kantele/Fuji TV system show 'Shunkan LIVE Toretate!' (Mon-Fri, 1:50 p.m.) aired on the 17th. He expressed his personal opinion about the use of electric kickboards, which have been involved in a fatal accident. [Image] Notification posted on LUUP's official website after the fatal accident. The program covered electric kickboards...

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