


The popularity of motorised scooters, and the fact that they’ve had to deal with some regulatory issues, just highlights that this kind of technology is breaking the mould, and is the kind of transport option that could work in many other cities (when there is dedicated space for them of course). Other similar companies are Limebike and Spin. Traffic congestion is a problem in most countries, especially in densely populated areas like California, where motorised scooters have been causing a bit of chaos on the streets, mostly because their uptake has been so quick that there hasn’t been time to sufficiently adapt to the service, or avoid getting knocked over.Ĭompanies like Bird have got a lot of attention and press for being an easy way to get around without a car, so much so that they’ve just broke the record for reaching unicorn status in the shortest amount of time ever (in under a year). To get a better idea of some of the most innovative products being built around the world, here’s a look at some companies that have become “unicorns” in 2018 (businesses that have been valued at over 1 billion USD) and other innovative tech from all over the globe: Transport It’s difficult to get a handle on everything that’s going on in the tech world, mostly because there is so much to keep track of!ĭevelopments in Silicon Valley tend to dominate the media, and while this is one of the most talked about tech hubs in the world, there are a lot of other innovative products being built in other countries, many of which speak to particular consumer needs in specific areas.
