Once Upon a Time in Ride-Hailing
In an unexpected twist, Revel has announced the closure of its ride-hailing service in the bustling metropolis of New York. You know, the service that operated Tesla Model Y vehicles, which were basically the carbon copy of Tesla’s own robotaxi app? Yes, the very same service that started with a fleet of zippy electric scooters before expanding into a full-on ride-hailing operation.
The Tesla Connection
Ah, the good old days! Remember when Revel repurposed its Model Y vehicles by removing the front passenger seat? It was like giving oversized space to rear passengers while still keeping their shopping bags seated comfortably. A noble cause! However, it seems not all journeys end with a happy destination. Revel has decided to hit the brakes on its ride-hailing ambitions to switch gears towards its charging business.
Charging Ahead
This week, they’re not just pausing their ride-hailing fleet; they’re also selling off 165 electric vehicles, mostly Teslas and some Kia Niro EVs. Revel didn’t just wake up one morning and decide to abandon ride-sharing; they’ve been incrementally climbing the charging mountain for quite some time. Initially there to juice up their own EV fleet, the company opened public charging stations, proving that, after Tesla’s unfortunate downsizing, their team knew how to plug things back in together.
In an interesting turn of events, it seems that Revel’s future lies not behind the wheel, but rather beside the charging port. Here’s hoping their electrifying saga continues, just in a different form!
