PD Enterprises Ltd. (Micro-Mobility E-Bike Project)

Parkdick Enterprises Ltd. (PDI) under its RYDE brand, will be launching an E-Bike micro-mobility sharing program on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, which is set to launch in Spring 2022. The link to the project details and launch is located here: https://www.manitoulincycling.com/e-bikes/. This will be our inaugural project which uses E-Bikes and docking station technology, where riders can rent an E-Bike at a charging station with a mobile application, and end their ride by reparking at a charging station. The project seeks to solve “last mile” transportation issues, provide greener and healthier transportation alternatives, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase tourism initiatives. Given that this is our inaugural project, we require assistance in marketing/business development, and accounting/finance. This is why we plan on hiring a marketing/business development intern to grow awareness of the bike program in Manitoulin, and structure community initiatives that highlight health & safety, as well as an accounting/finance intern that will assist us with tracking payments, setting up wire payments, and provide financial modeling on the success of the program. It is our goal that this inaugural program will grow micro-mobility infrastructure within Canada, grow tourism within Canada, promote a more healthy and active lifestyle, and provide a platform for our organization to work with other organizations/municipalities in the future.

Faculty Supervisor:

Amanda Liscio;Guangrui Li;Amanda Liscio

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Partner:

PD International Ltd.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

York University

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