The new, and excellently named, ‘Voiager” contains contactless unlocking, a more powerful motor and ‘air quality sensors’. Richard Corbett, manager of Voi UK and Ireland, comments that ““We know that our communities require greener, convenient transport to replace shorter-distance car trips and reduce congestion”
The Voiager 4 can now measure noise levels and air quality and can also share this information with its respective councils. This data could lead to even further improvements in the realm of ecology if the councils collect and use the data properly and effectively.
The new Voiager scooters also includes an ‘audible alert system’ (a fancy name for a bell) that can be used to indicate the riders presence and warn pedestrians. The new indicators are said to be viable from a 360 degree angle to further improve the safety of the scooters. The riding performance has also been improved with an increase in motor power. Voi now claim a 35% increase in performance when going uphill. This is accompanied with improved, high-quality tyres and better suspension.
These changes also come with some minor software adjustments. The Voiager is now unlock able via contactless technology, using a smartphone, transport card or smart watch. It will also have the ability to run its own self-diagnostic checks. It is now capable of recognising 55 different error codes and if triggered, will render the scooter inactive and unavailable for hire. The Voiager 4 will be rolling out to select UK markets sometime this spring.