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BLUE DUCK ENTERS EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT WITH SPARTANBURG, SC
Company expands into South Carolina with the state’s first agreement to operate shared electric scooters

SAN ANTONIO, FEBUARY 3, 2021 — Blue Duck, a San Antonio-based micromobility company providing e-scooters and e-bikes to communities across Texas and the Southeastern U.S., will launch a fleet of shared electric scooters in Spartanburg under a pilot program approved by the City Council that will be the first of its kind in the state.

Megan McNamara, Blue Duck’s Senior Director of Government Partnerships, said, “Spartanburg is an exciting community, and we are thrilled to be opening our first market in South Carolina.” She added, “We have been working closely with the City staff, community leaders and local businesses to incorporate their input into the plan to enhance an already vibrant downtown scene with our shared e-scooters.”

Initially operating in the downtown areas of Spartanburg, the scooters will be available for rent seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., allowing residents and visitors alike to move around downtown more readily without relying on cars or needing to find parking. The City and Blue Duck are currently working together to determine a timeline for launch.

Blue Duck will hire a local operations team to manage the fleet out of a local operations center. Scooters will be placed downtown in areas carefully selected in consultation with City staff. The scooters are equipped with GPS technology that allows Blue Duck to restrict riding or parking in areas where they are not permitted.

Riders can download the Blue Duck app from Apple’s App Store or the Google Play store to locate and unlock scooters near them. Riders must complete an online safety tutorial before their first ride.

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About Blue Duck

Blue Duck is a shared micromobility company operating electric scooters and e-bikes in Texas and the Southeastern United States. We provide clean-tech, last-mile transportation solutions for cities, universities, and corporations.

Our civic-minded approach — Micromobility, Southern Style™ — sets us apart from our competitors. Blue Duck invests in superior assets, and we hire employees, rather than using contractors, to deploy, collect, maintain, and charge our scooters and bikes out of local operations centers. For more information, visit www.flyblueduck.com.

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BLUE DUCK LAUNCHES E-SCOOTERS IN WINSTON-SALEM
Company expands its micromobility operations to North Carolina

SAN ANTONIO AND WINSTON-SALEM, OCTOBER 23, 2020 — Blue Duck, a San Antonio-based micromobility company providing e-scooters and e-bikes to communities across Texas and the Southeastern U.S., has been awarded a permit to operate a fleet of shared electric scooters in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

“We have been working closely with Blue Duck for several months in preparation for this launch,” said Matthew Burczyk, AICp, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for Winston-Salem. “We are looking forward to seeing our residents and visitors riding their scooters around town,” he added.

“This is an important launch for us as we expand into the State of North Carolina,” said Megan McNamara, Blue Duck’s Senior Director of Partnerships. “We look forward to offering the residents, students, and visitors of Winston-Salem an alternative transportation option. We have enjoyed working with the City so far and are excited for this new partnership.”

Blue Duck is hiring a local operations team and will operate out of a local warehouse. The team will remove scooters from the streets each night for maintenance and charging, and will place them back in the field each morning.

Jeff Mangold, Blue Duck’s Co-Founder and Senior Director of Fleet Management, said, “In response to the COVID pandemic, Blue Duck has implemented enhanced cleaning protocols that comply with CDC guidelines to protect the health and safety of our riders.”

Initially operating in areas of downtown, Blue Duck’s scooters will be available to rent from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Riders can download the Blue Duck app from Apple’s App Store or Google Play and use their mobile phones to locate and unlock scooters. Each Blue Duck scooter is equipped with GPS technology which allows for geo-fencing to prevent them from being operated or parked in prohibited zones.

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About Blue Duck

Blue Duck is a shared micromobility company operating electric scooters and e-bikes in Texas and the Southeastern United States. We provide clean-tech, last-mile transportation solutions for cities, universities, and corporations.

Our civic-minded approach — Micromobility, Southern Style™ — sets us apart from our competitors. Blue Duck invests in superior assets, and we hire employees, rather than using contractors, to deploy, collect, maintain, and charge our scooters and bikes out of local operations centers. For more information, visit www.flyblueduck.com.

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BLUE DUCK TO LAUNCH MISSISSIPPI’S FIRST MICROMOBILITY FLEET
Scooters will be available in Vicksburg starting September 17th

SAN ANTONIO AND VICKSBURG, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 — Blue Duck, a San Antonio-based micromobility company operating in Texas and the Southeastern U.S., will partner with the City of Vicksburg to roll out Mississippi’s first fleet of shared electric scooters under new legislation recently signed by Governor Tate Reeves. The company’s scooters will launch on the streets of downtown Vicksburg on September 17th.

Last fall, Vicksburg city officials and Blue Duck initiated discussions to explore the possibility of bringing micromobility to downtown Vicksburg. At that time state law did not permit the operation of electric scooters on public streets. Blue Duck representatives worked closely with City staff to draft a local ordinance permitting the use of electric scooters in Vicksburg, pending the authorization from the state that the governor has now signed.

“Vicksburg will be the first in the state of Mississippi to have electric scooters available to our residents and visitors,” said Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. “We selected Blue Duck Scooters because of their commitment to safety and operating responsibly. They have been working very closely with the city to do this right. These scooters will be good for tourism and for attracting millennials downtown,” he added.

“This legislation marks a new era for shared micromobility in the state of Mississippi. Blue Duck is proud to partner with Vicksburg as the city leads the way, introducing e-scooters to residents and visitors alike,” said Megan McNamara, Blue Duck’s Senior Director of Partnerships. “We know other cities across Mississippi will follow in Vicksburg’s footsteps and we are eager to collaborate with them to guide those initiatives,” she added.

Blue Duck will hire a local operations team and operate its scooters out of a local warehouse. The Blue Duck team will monitor scooter use continuously, and will be out in the field, inspecting scooters, removing any devices that need maintenance or charging. They will also be sanitizing the scooters at least twice a day.

Jeff Mangold, Blue Duck’s Co-Founder and Senior Director of Fleet Management, said “Blue Duck has implemented enhanced cleaning protocols to help combat the coronavirus. Scooters are sanitized daily in order to protect the health and safety of the community. As businesses reopen and regular activities resume, scooters provide a transportation option that allows people to maintain physical distancing measures.”

Initially operating in areas of downtown designated by city officials, Blue Duck’s scooters will be available to rent from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Riders will download the Blue Duck app from Apple’s App Store or Google Play and use their mobile phones to locate and unlock scooters. Each Blue Duck scooter is equipped with GPS technology, which allows for geo-fencing to prevent them from being operated or parked in prohibited zones.

A press conference and launch event will take place on September 17, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Briggs Hopson Boulevard in Vicksburg.

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About Blue Duck

Blue Duck is a micromobility company focused on Texas and the Southeastern United States. Blue Duck’s civic-minded approach — Micromobility, Southern Style™— sets it apart from other companies in the sector. Blue Duck designs clean-tech, last-mile transportation solutions for cities, universities, and corporate campuses. The company invests in superior micromobility assets and hires employees, rather than using contractors, to deploy, collect, maintain, and charge its assets out of local operations centers. For more information, visit their website at www.flyblueduck.com.

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BLUE DUCK SCOOTERS RE-LAUNCH IN CORPUS CHRISTI
City had requested a temporary pause in operations due to the COVID pandemic

SAN ANTONIO AND CORPUS CHRISTI, AUGUST 14, 2020 — Blue Duck Scooters, a San Antonio-based micromobility company operating electric scooters in Texas and the Southeastern U.S., is re-launching a fleet of scooters in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Residents and visitors will once again be able to rent scooters in the downtown area from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, using the Blue Duck mobile app.

When it relaunches operations, Blue Duck will introduce its latest generation of scooters, with a host of new features, including twin-fork front suspension and a longer, wider deck for a more stable and comfortable ride.

Megan McNamara, Blue Duck’s Senior Director of Government Partnerships, said, “In late March, because of the coronavirus, our team collaborated with our city partners to determine the best course of action to protect our riders, our staff, and the community. As a result, we mutually decided to temporarily pause operations. Now, as we begin a return to familiar activities, our scooters offer riders an alternative mode of transportation which allows them to maintain social distancing measures.”

“Even before the pause, we had implemented enhanced cleaning protocols to promote a safer experience for our riders and our staff,” said Jeff Mangold, Blue Duck’s Co-Founder and Senior Director of Fleet Management. “Scooters are sanitized daily and Blue Duck team members continue to observe guidelines issued by local and state officials, including wearing masks or facial coverings, frequent handwashing, screening for fever and symptoms upon arriving to work, and sanitizing workspaces and vehicles,” he added.

Blue Duck will offer a relaunch special of 50% off the unlock fee in Corpus Christi this weekend only, Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th. The discount will automatically be applied to every ride in the city on those days. To locate and unlock Blue Duck scooters, riders can download the company’s app from Apple’s App Store or Google Play, to learn more, visit the Blue Duck website at www.flyblueduck.com.

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About Blue Duck Scooters

Blue Duck Scooters is a micromobility company operating electric scooters in Texas and the Southeastern United States. Blue Duck’s civic-minded approach — Micromobility, Southern Style™— sets it apart from other scooter operators. Blue Duck designs cleantech, last-mile transportation solutions for cities, universities, and corporations. The company invests in superior micromobility assets, and hires employees, rather than using contractors, to deploy, collect, maintain, and charge its scooters out of local operations centers. For more information, visit www.flyblueduck.com.

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BLUE DUCK SCOOTERS RE-LAUNCH IN BRYAN, TEXAS
City had requested a temporary pause in operations due to the COVID pandemic

SAN ANTONIO AND BRYAN, TX, JULY 30, 2020 — Blue Duck Scooters, a San Antonio-based micromobility company operating electric scooters in Texas and the Southeastern U.S., is re-launching a fleet of scooters in Bryan, Texas on August 6, 2020. Residents and visitors will once again be able to rent scooters in the downtown area from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, using the Blue Duck mobile app.

Megan McNamara, Blue Duck’s Senior Director of Government Partnerships, said, “In late March, because of the coronavirus, the city asked us to pause operations out of concern for the health and safety of the community and we agreed to do so. As we begin a return to familiar activities, our scooters offer riders an alternative mode of transportation which allows them to maintain social distancing measures.”

“Even before the pause, Blue Duck had implemented enhanced cleaning protocols to ensure the health and safety of riders and employees,” said Jeff Mangold, Blue Duck’s Co-Founder and Senior Director of Fleet Management. “Scooters are sanitized daily and Blue Duck team members continue to observe guidelines issued by local and state officials, including wearing masks or facial coverings, frequent handwashing, screening for fever and symptoms upon arriving to work, and sanitizing workspaces and vehicles,” he added.

“We are impressed with Blue Duck’s commitment to health and safety protocols for both riders and employees and look forward to them resuming service and completing their pilot program with the City of Bryan this summer and fall,” said Joey Dunn, Deputy City Manager for the City of Bryan.

To locate and unlock Blue Duck scooters, riders can download the company’s app from Apple’s App Store or Google Play; to learn more, visit the Blue Duck website at www.flyblueduck.com.

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About Blue Duck Scooters

Blue Duck Scooters is a micromobility company operating electric scooters in Texas and the Southeastern United States. Blue Duck’s civic-minded approach — Micromobility, Southern Style™— sets it apart from other scooter operators. Blue Duck designs cleantech, last-mile transportation solutions for cities, universities, and corporations. The company invests in superior micromobility assets, and hires employees, rather than using contractors, to deploy, collect, maintain, and charge its scooters out of local operations centers. For more information, visit www.flyblueduck.com.

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BLUE DUCK SCOOTERS ROLLS OUT
EXCLUSIVE FLEET IN WACO, TEXAS
Scooters to be on downtown streets on July 17th

SAN ANTONIO AND WACO, 14 JULY 2020 — Blue Duck Scooters, a San Antonio-based micromobility company operating electric scooters in Texas and the Southeastern U.S., will launch a fleet of scooters in downtown Waco on July 17, 2020, under an exclusive one-year contract with the city.

Initially operating downtown and in East Waco, the scooters will be available to rent seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Riders can download the Blue Duck app to their mobile phones to locate and unlock scooters. During the first week of operation, all rides will be half-price.

City of Waco Traffic Engineer Christine Miller, P.E., said, “The City of Waco is excited to have a new transportation option in our community. The scooters will provide another way for Wacoans and visitors to get around in downtown and East Waco. We look forward to working alongside Blue Duck and our community for this one-year pilot program.”

“We have been working closely with city staff to develop our launch and implementation plan,” said Megan McNamara, Blue Duck’s Senior Director of Government Partnerships. “Blue Duck has recently upgraded our technology platform, and we’re excited to offer riders in Waco a first look at our new app.”

Blue Duck has also implemented enhanced cleaning protocols to help combat the coronavirus. Scooters are sanitized daily in order to protect the health and safety of the community. As businesses reopen and regular activities resume, scooters offer riders an alternative mode of transit to buses and rideshare that allows them to maintain physical distancing measures.

Jeff Mangold, Blue Duck Co-Founder and Senior Director of Fleet Management, said, “Our fleet management team has been preparing to launch in Waco for several weeks, building out our local operations center. We will train our local operations team to Blue Duck’s high standards of maintenance, safety, and sanitation.”

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About Blue Duck Scooters

Blue Duck Scooters is a micromobility company operating electric scooters in Texas and the Southeastern United States. Blue Duck’s civic-minded approach — Micromobility, Southern Style™— sets it apart from other scooter operators. Blue Duck designs cleantech, last-mile transportation solutions for cities, universities, and corporations. The company invests in superior micromobility assets, and hires employees, rather than using contractors, to deploy, collect, maintain, and charge its scooters out of local operations centers. For more information, visit www.flyblueduck.com.

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BLUE DUCK WINS EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT
TO OPERATE IN WACO, TEXAS
One-Year Pilot Program Brings Scooters to Downtown and East Waco

SAN ANTONIO AND WACO, 6 MAY 2020 — Blue Duck, a San Antonio-based electric scooter company operating in Texas and the Southeastern U.S., has been awarded an exclusive contract to operate a fleet of electric scooters in Waco, Texas, under a one-year pilot program, with an option of a one-year extension.

Initially operating in downtown Waco and East Waco, the e-scooters will be available to rent from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Riders can download the Blue Duck app to their mobile phones to locate and unlock scooters, paying a one dollar unlock fee and a per-minute rate until they end the ride via the app. Each scooter is equipped with GPS technology, allowing for geofencing to prevent them from being parked in prohibited areas. Blue Duck is also committed to providing equitable access and will offer special pricing for eligible low-to-moderate-income residents.

“We are thrilled to be the company chosen to successfully bring micromobility to the City of Waco,” said Megan McNamara, Blue Duck’s Senior Director of Government Partnerships. “We look forward to investing in the community while providing an eco-friendly, cost-effective transportation option to residents and visitors alike,” she added.

Blue Duck will hire a local operations and maintenance team and will operate its fleet of vehicles out of a local warehouse. mechanics conduct daily safety inspections on each of its scooters, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard in order to provide safe, reliable scooter rides for the community.

Waco Deputy City Manager Bradley Ford said, “In an effort to bring the fun of micromobility scooters to the downtown area, the City of Waco has worked closely with community partners to design a program and select a vendor that will provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Blue Duck has responded to the City’s goals for shared mobility including ensuring appropriate parking regulations, maintenance standards and an equitable pricing strategy. Pending an agreement between the City and Blue Duck on safety protocols related to COVID-19 we look forward to scooters being available for use in Waco in the future.”

“As a Texas-based company serving Texans across the state, we are proud to be selected to serve the people of Waco. We look forward to working closely with all the stakeholders to design a micromobility system uniquely suited to the community’s needs,” said Blue Duck CEO Michael Keane.

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About Blue Duck Scooters

Blue Duck Scooters is an electric scooter operator focused on Texas and the Southeastern United States. Blue Duck’s civic-minded approach — Micromobility, Southern Style™— sets it apart from other scooter operators. Blue Duck designs clean, last-mile transportation solutions for cities, universities, and corporate campuses. The company invests in superior micromobility assets and hires employees rather than using contractors to deploy, collect, maintain, and charge its scooters out of local operations centers. For more information, visit their website at www.flyblueduck.com.

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BLUE DUCK TO LAUNCH IN COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
Private Fleet Will Serve Midtown City Center Planned Community

SAN ANTONIO, 26 MARCH 2020 — Blue Duck, a Texas-based electric scooter company operating in Texas and the Southeastern U.S., has entered an agreement to be the exclusive provider of electric scooter and other micromobility assets to Midtown City Center in College Station, Texas. The agreement with College Station Town Center, the developer of Midtown City Center, runs for two years and is renewable.

Midtown City Center is a 232-acre residential and mixed-use commercial development in the center of College Station. One of the only truly walkable off-campus areas of the city, Midtown City Center will house 675 single-family homes and more than 1,700 multifamily units. Residents will be able to access retail outlets, office space, a YMCA and hotels within the planned community.

“Blue Duck currently operates a public fleet in nearby Bryan, Texas, however, this will be our first exciting private fleet in the area,” said Andre Champagne, Blue Duck CIO. “Innovative master-planned communities like Midtown City Center are ideally suited for using our clean, eco-friendly electric scooters to reduce their carbon footprints, while also providing a true solution to their common issues of vehicle congestion, parking, and emissions,” added Champagne.

“We are excited to offer Blue Duck’s electric scooters as an excellent amenity to enhance the experience in Midtown City Center,” said James Murr, CEO of College Station Town Center, Inc. “Not only will Blue Duck’s scooters provide a quiet, convenient, and efficient means of transportation around our community, they are seriously fun, and they will be an exciting activity for residents and visitors alike,” he said.

Earlier this month, Blue Duck announced it is launching the first fleet of scooters on a film studio complex at The Ranch Studios near New Orleans. Midtown City Center is the company’s second private fleet partnership.

“We are thrilled to announce Midtown City Center as our second private fleet,” said Blue Duck CEO, Michael Keane, adding, “Launching both of these fleets in one month is important validation of our private-fleet business model.”

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About Blue Duck Scooters

Blue Duck Scooters is an electric scooter operator focused on Texas and the Southeastern United States. Blue Duck’s civic-minded approach — Micromobility, Southern Style™— sets it apart from other scooter operators. Blue Duck designs clean, last-mile transportation solutions for cities, universities, and corporate campuses. The company invests in superior micromobility assets and hires employees rather than using contractors to deploy, collect, maintain, and charge its scooters out of local operations centers. For more information, visit their website at www.flyblueduck.com.

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BLUE DUCK HIRES PROPOSAL MANAGER
BRIGETTE LAJOIE
Rafael Garcia promoted to Director of Technology

SAN ANTONIO, 12 MARCH 2020 — Blue Duck, a Texas-based electric scooter company operating in Texas and the Southeastern U.S., has hired Brigette Lajoie as Sales and Proposal Manager.

Ms. Lajoie previously managed proposals for Charleston-based Gotcha, a micromobility company. At Blue Duck, she will work with the teams responsible for government partnerships and corporate fleets to develop leads and produce proposals to expand the company’s operations. Ms. Lajoie has a bachelor’s degree in international studies from West Virginia University.

“I am passionate about the role micromobility will play in revolutionizing personal transport,” said Ms. Lajoie, “Blue Duck’s operating model and culture of ‘Micromobility Southern Style™’ really sets us apart and will give our proposals a unique competitive edge.”

“It is always a pleasure to welcome new talented team members to the Blue Duck family,” said CEO Michael Keane. “We continue to attract exceptionally qualified people and we look forward to Brigette contributing her important proposal-writing talents to our growing marketing team.”

Blue Duck has also promoted Rafael Garcia to Director of Technology. Mr. Garcia has been managing the company’s information technology and software development, ensuring that riders have a high-quality experience. Additionally, he works closely with the company’s operations teams daily to increase operational efficiency.

“Blue Duck is innovating with leading-edge technologies on all fronts: our customer-facing apps, our back-end fleet-management apps, and the back-office apps our teams use for productivity,” said Mr. Garcia. “We are continually refining and improving our technology to provide an optimal rider experience,” he added.

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About Blue Duck Scooters

Blue Duck Scooters is an electric scooter operator focused on Texas and the Southeastern United States. Blue Duck’s civic-minded approach — Micromobility, Southern Style™ — sets it apart from other scooter operators. Blue Duck designs clean, last-mile transportation solutions for cities, universities, and corporate campuses. Blue Duck invests in superior micromobility assets and hires employees rather than using contractors to deploy, collect, maintain, and charge its scooters out of local operations centers. For more information, visit their website at www.flyblueduck.com.