Scooter hire delivered to holiday stays

Holidaymakers in short-term rentals, hotel and caravan park guests, and locals wanting a short hire.

Daily and multi-day hire rates plus a delivery fee, with partnerships with local accommodation hosts and property managers adding repeat bookings.

• Organising bookings and deliveries
• Basic scooter maintenance and charging
• Customer service and clear communication
• Simple online marketing

• Rules for e-scooters and mopeds differ by state and territory, including helmets, speed limits and licence or registration needs
• Public liability insurance and cover for the fleet, theft and damage, with an insurer who accepts hire use
• Council approval may be needed for a home-based business, including storage and charging, so check with your local council
• Lithium battery safety when charging and storing multiple scooters at home
• Rental agreements, waivers and ID checks before handing over a scooter
• Register for an ABN and check when GST registration applies

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on how many scooters you buy and what you need for storage, charging and transport. A ute, van or trailer is used for delivery.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on your fleet size, how many bookings you get and the season. Holiday demand can be uneven, so plan for quieter periods.

Check e-scooter and moped rules in your state or territory, including helmets, speed limits and licence or registration needs. Also check council approval for home storage and charging, lithium battery safety, insurer cover for hire use, and waivers and ID checks.