JT partnership keeps e-bikes moving

Thursday 30 April 2020

JT is using its mobile network and technology to help keep Jersey's new fleet of environmentally sustainable e-bikes and e-vehicles on the road.

Due to its partnership with the telecoms provider's Internet of Things (IoT) division, EVie is able to use JT's technology to track the location and status of its entire fleet.

It means that EVie can keep its emission-free cars, vans and bikes moving 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while customers are able to use the apps to locate their nearest vehicle or bike no matter where they are on the island.

It's not the first time the businesses have worked together - JT's IoT division previously supported EVie while it was testing its e-bikes in Europe. 

Pictured: EVie bikes are available all around the island.

“Supporting the environment and helping drive sustainability for our community are at the heart of what we do at JT," Tom Noel, JT’s Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, said.

"With our growing global network and our skills within IoT technology, we’ve been able to help find a viable and innovative way to change how we, as a community, think about transportation. Working with an organisation like EVie that shares our values, fits perfectly with JT’s purpose of connecting our customers to their sustainable future.”

Gavin Breeze, Director at EVie, added: “Among our aims at EVie is to convert Jersey into an all-electric island, reduce congestion on our roads and in car parks and promote healthier lifestyles.

"Being able to link into JT’s world-class mobile network has been key to the success of this project. Having the input from JT’s experts available on our doorstep meant we were able to launch both our electric vehicle and e-bike services with ease.”