As e-scooters and e-bikes grow in popularity, many businesses are jumping into the rental market. However, expanding their services comes with unexpected challenges: managing scooters and e-bikes scattered across busy cities becomes a headache, safety concerns and fraud risks keep owners on edge, and relying on paper forms or basic tools often leads to delays and errors. To stay competitive, these companies need smarter solutions—software that can track vehicles in real time, prevent losses, and simplify the rental process for customers.

The Common Challenges Facing Modern

Vehicle Rental Providers

1. High vehicle downtime.

• Inefficient Vehicle Scheduling
  Manual scheduling relies on guesswork instead of real-time data analysis. This often leads to uneven distribution—some vehicles are overused (causing faster wear and tear) while others sit idle, wasting resources.
• Disconnected Data Tracking
  Without a unified digital platform, maintenance crews struggle to access critical updates like mileage, power use, or part wear. This causes delayed repairs, messy schedules, and slow parts delivery.

2. Unauthorized usage or mileage tampering.

• No Behavior Safeguards
  Missing geofencing or driver ID verification lets users take vehicles beyond approved zones or transfer rentals illegally.
• Lack of Real-Time Monitoring
  Traditional systems cannot track vehicle usage instantly. Unauthorized users exploit gaps to access vehicles via stolen accounts, shared QR codes, or copied physical keys, resulting in unpaid rides or theft.

3. Lack of real-time insights to optimize fleet utilization and pricing.

• Isolated Data & Delayed Updates
  Critical information like vehicle location, power usage, repair history, customer demand changes (e.g., holiday booking spikes), and operating costs (insurance, charging fees) are scattered across separate systems. Without a centralized platform to analyze data in real time, decisions rely on outdated reports.

• Missing Smart Technology
  Most rental companies lack tools like AI-powered dynamic pricing or predictive scheduling. They can’t automatically adjust prices during busy periods (e.g., airport rush hours) or move unused vehicles to high-demand zones.

A 2021 study by McKinsey found that rental companies that don’t adjust prices during busy periods (like festivals or concerts) lose 10-15% of possible earnings on average. （McKinsey Mobility Report 2021）

        Therefore, having a smart software  and platform is a good assistance for rental business.

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Smart Fleet Management Software for E-

Scooter & E-Bike Rentals

Core Features

1. Real-Time Tracking & Remote Control

Managing dispersed vehicles manually often leads to inefficiencies and security gaps. Operators struggle to track live locations or prevent unauthorized usage.
But with 4G-connected GPS tracking, Tbit enables real-time monitoring of vehicle positions, battery levels, and mileage. Remotely lock or unlock devices to secure vehicles in restricted zones, ensuring controlled access and theft prevention.

2. Automated Rental Process
Traditional check-in/out methods require physical inspections, causing delays and disputes over vehicle conditions. But Tbit automates rentals via QR code scanning and AI-powered damage detection. What’s more, you can customized an function, which is that customers self-serve while the system compares pre- and post-rental photos, reducing manual inspections and conflicts.

3. Smarter Pricing & Fleet Planning

Static pricing and fixed fleet allocations fail to adapt to real-time demand fluctuations, resulting in lost revenue and idle vehicles. But pricing adjusts rates based on live demand patterns, while predictive smart system underused vehicles to high-traffic areas—maximizing utilization and earnings.

4. Maintenance & Compliance

Delayed maintenance checks increase breakdown risks, and manual compliance reporting consumes significant time. But Tbit sends proactive alerts for battery health, and the position of vehicles. Automated reports ensure adherence to regional regulations, streamlining audits and inspections. 

5. Fraud Prevention & Analytics

Unauthorized usage and tampered usage lead to financial losses and operational disputes. But driver ID verification and geofencing block illegal access, while encrypted usage records provide tamper-proof data for resolving claims or audit.