Ford Motor Company’s micromobility unit Spin announced that it is expanding its micromobility services in Europe to the city of Matosinhos, Portugal. Starting this week, Spin will provide an initial fleet of 200 e-scooters to residents and visitors, with plans to scale the fleet based on consumer demand. The company also plans to expand to additional cities in Portugal by the end of the year.

The launch in Matosinhos will include collaboration between Spin and CEIIA, the largest and most renowned Portuguese Engineering and Development Center. CEIIA is spearheading AYR, a project designed to reward city residents for their sustainable behaviors. AYR will quantify the reduction of CO2 emissions by users who choose to use Spin’s shared fleet instead of a car and award them credits in a digital wallet. These accumulated credits can then be exchanged for goods or services in Matosinhos.

Spin is working closely with the municipality to develop its fleet responsibly, with public safety as the main priority. Spin plans to organize a series of public education events to inform residents of Matosinhos about safe riding practices. Spin is also investing in the local community, hiring 11 positions to help manage our operations in the city. E-scooters in Matosinhos will cost 1€ to unlock and 0.19€ per minute to ride.

Matosinhos has established a strong commitment to sustainability aligning closely with Spin’s sustainability goals. Matosinhos is one of eight European cities participating in a project led by Amsterdam Bilbao Citizen Driven Smart Cities (ATELIER) that aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 1.7 kilotons in urban areas in the next few years.

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