Micro-Mobility User Pattern Analysis and Station Location in Thessaloniki

In recent years, European countries have been trying to cultivate electrical scooters (e-scooters) as an alternative form of micro-mobility. The purchase and maintenance costs private e-scooters are expensive so cities collaborating with companies construct e-scooter rental network. This paper aims interpret the usage patterns suggest optimal station locations for charging parking. dataset depicts a three-month time period (August, September, May year 2020/2021) 26,374 trips, in which there were no pandemic limitations. results based on two main features: initial–final position (the total distance is unknown) travel time. Most rides refer leisure trips but portion users that ride casual or commutes from work. Here, scooter network covers demand city Thessaloniki suggested. implementation plan indicates three stages construction up completion operation responsible creation development sustainable by adding approximately 20 stations at every stage. capacity fluctuates between 3 parking spaces, should accommodate preserve free spaces potential riders. According characteristics Thessaloniki, its coverage requires 67 carefully distributed stations.