Module 2
Launch Your Fleet
The step-by-step playbooks for getting a branded fleet live, by vehicle type, plus the build-vs-buy software decision and how to choose fleet-grade vehicles and a deployment model.
What you will get out of this module
By the end you will know the exact sequence to launch and the platform and hardware choices behind it.
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Choosing Fleet-Grade Hardware and IoT
ArticleA field guide to choosing fleet-grade vehicles and connectivity: native-connected vs retrofit IoT, swappable batteries, IP ratings, durability, and theft hardware, and how Levy stays hardware-agnostic across 30+ IoT vendors.
11 min
- 2
How to Get a City Permit
ArticleA step-by-step operator walkthrough of the public right-of-way scooter permit process: finding the ordinance, assembling the application, meeting insurance and indemnification asks, wiring up MDS and GBFS data feeds, and planning realistic timelines.
12 min
- 3
Writing a Winning Micromobility RFP Response
ArticleA step-by-step playbook for responding to a city micromobility RFP or RFA: what evaluators actually score, how to structure the proposal, and the disqualifiers that sink otherwise strong bids.
11 min
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Rental Agreements, Waivers, and Terms of Service
ArticleThe rider agreement clauses that limit fleet operator liability: assumption of risk, waiver and release, indemnification, and arbitration, plus how to make each one enforceable.
9 min
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Setting Up Rider Identity and Age Verification
ArticleHow to verify rider identity and age at signup on Levy: tune the fraud-versus-friction dial, use the identity tools included on every plan, and weigh fraud and age exposure against conversion.
9 min
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How to Price Your Fleet
ArticleA numbers-first guide to pricing a shared micromobility fleet: unlock fee plus per-minute rates, ride passes and subscriptions, promotions, and how to price for demand and competition on Levy's revenue-share model.
11 min
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Your 30-Day Pre-Launch Checklist
ChecklistA dated, week-by-week checklist for the 30 days before your first ride: permits, insurance, vehicles received and configured, zones, pricing, payments, app branding, staffing, marketing, and a soft launch.
9 min
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Operator Insurance Playbook
ArticleHow micromobility fleet operators actually get covered: general and product liability, the additional-insured question, claims handling, deductibles and self-insurance, and how connected IoT and waivers factor into the risk story you bring your broker.
11 min
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Deployment Zones and Geofencing Strategy
ArticleA practical guide to designing service areas, no-go zones, slow zones, and parking zones on Levy so your fleet balances coverage, city compliance, and rebalancing cost from day one.
11 min
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Build Your Brand and Rider App
ArticleLaunch your shared fleet under your own brand: pick a go-to-market path, name the business, build a visual identity, win the app stores, and ship the five features riders expect on day one.
11 min
Go deeper
How to start a scooter rental business
GuideThe flagship operator playbook: market, vehicles, software, pricing, permits, launch, and scale.
22 min
How to start an e-bike rental business
GuideThe e-bike-specific playbook: economics, bikes, theft, and the models that work (tourism, campus, last-mile).
14 min
How to start a moped-sharing business
GuideThe e-moped rental playbook: licensing, helmets, higher revenue-per-vehicle, and the operational tradeoffs.
12 min
Build vs. buy your software
GuideWhat building in-house really costs, where white-label fits, and when a turnkey platform is the right call.
12 min
Choose fleet-grade vehicles
GuideWhat makes a vehicle "fleet-grade" (IoT-ready, swappable battery, IP-rated) and the best picks by use case.
11 min
Free-floating vs. docked vs. hybrid
GuideChoose the deployment model that fits your city, your budget, and your rebalancing capacity.
8 min