Google is returning to its pre-pandemic operations by bringing back staff to its offices in Silicon Valley. In trying to ensure a seamless transition back to its previous operations, Google has teamed up with Unagi to offer its employees free electric scooters via a program called Ride Scoot.

The Ride Scoot program will see the workers reimbursed for the full cost of a monthly subscription to Unagi’s Model One e-scooter. The Model One has a stated price of $990 and is well-suited for short commutes. The Model One is lightweight and has a dual-motor system that delivers a top speed of 34km/h and comes with a range of 26km.

The move is meant to help smoothen the transition back into the pre-pandemic work system. Google has made tremendous investments even during the pandemic period and hopes to do more as companies start returning to their lives. It however remains to be seen how the employees react to the new incentive.

The subscription will amount to $50 every month for the Unagi Model One. The subscription also bundles maintenance and insurance fees. Unagi will set up booths at the various Google offices to sign up employees at a discounted rate of $44.10 per month together with the $50 enrolment fee. There are elaborate plans in place to test run the program and ensure that users use the e-scooter at least nine times a month to guarantee reimbursement by Google.

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