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If you’re one of the thousands of people that have taken to the streets to keep the scooter economy in tip top shape, then you’ve probably realized by now that being a bird charger or lime juicer is actually quite a challenge!

Whether it’s trying to find hidden and lost scooters, or fitting the most scooters in your car, or how to charge the most scooters at once, the gear below is sure to make your life as a scooter charger easier.

We’ve hand selected the gear below for all electric scooter chargers and mechanics. Whether you charge Birds, Spin, Lime, Uber, or Lyft scooters!

ScooterMap

ScooterMap – This is a cool tool that pulls in scooter data for Chargers and allows you to filter by time, bounty and more! Click here to sign up.

Gear to make your life as an electric scooter charger or mechanic easier:

1.) Extra chargers so you can charge more scooters at once and make the most money:

36V Charger RCA 10mm Plug Lotus Connector Output 42V 2A Charger Electric Bike Powerboard Lithium Battery Charger Scooter

Lime Scooter Power Charger - Portable Xiaomi Mijia M365 Electric Scooter Battery Charger Ninebot ES1 ES2 ES4

2.) Magnetic phone mount for your car since you will be constantly using your phone:

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Magnetic Mount, WizGear [2 Pack] Universal Air Vent Magnetic Car Mount Phone Holder Cell Phones Mini Tablets Fast Swift-Snap Technology 4 Metal Plates

Cup holder phone mounts are great as well:

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Macally Adjustable Automobile Cup Holder Phone Mount for iPhone XS XS Max XR X 8 8+ 7 7 Plus 6s Plus 6s SE Samsung Galaxy S9 S9+ S8 S7 Edge S6 S5 Note 5, Xperia iPod, Smartphones, MP3, GPS (MCUPMP)

3.) Work gloves to handle the scooters with touch screen finger tips so you can still use your phone:

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CLC 125M Handyman Flex Grip Work Gloves, Shrink Resistant, Improved Dexterity, Tough, Stretchable, Excellent Grip

4.) Flashlight to help you find Birds at night:

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Maglite LED 3-Cell D Flashlight, Black

Belt holster for the flashlight:

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Maglite Black Plain Leather Belt Holder for D-Cell Flashlight

Or a headlamp to free up your hands. This is my favorite rechargeable headlamp that also doubles as a bike light and it’s great for camping too (it’s REALLY bright!):

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Bright Eyes Newly Upgraded and Fully Waterproof 1200 Lumen Rechargeable Mountain, Road Bike Headlight, 6400mAh Battery (Now 5+ Hours on Bright Beam). Free Diffuser Lens/TAILLIGHT (Silver-Gray)

5.) Reflective vest so you look “official” and reduce the risk of getting hit by a car:

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Neiko 53941A High Visibility Safety Vest, Large, Neon Yellow

6.) Dash cam to protect yourself since you’ll be spending a lot of time on the road

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APEMAN Dash Cam 1080P FHD DVR Car Driving Recorder 3" LCD Screen 170°Wide Angle, G-Sensor, WDR, Parking Monitor, Loop Recording, Motion Detection

7.) Power surge protector if you’re charging a bunch at a time:

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Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Power Strip Surge Protector with 8-Foot Power Cord, 4320 Joules (BP112230-08)

Or a power distribution unit which is a long power strip (WARNING: make sure your home outlet has the right Amperage/Voltage or it could start a fire):

Tripp Lite Basic PDU, 1.44kW Single-Phase, 120V, 14 Outlets (5-15R), NEMA 5-15P Input, 15 ft. Cord, 0U Vertical Rack-Mount Power (PDUV15)

8.) For the pro’s, a commercial cable management system like this:

Leviton 4980L-VFO Vertical Front Only Cable Management, 5-inch Channel by 80-inch Long, Black Snap-On Cover

9.) Back seat liner so you don’t ruin your seats (if you’re using a compact/sedan car):

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iBuddy Dog Car Seat Covers for Back Seat of Cars/Trucks/SUV, Waterproof Dog Car Hammock with Mesh Window, Side Flaps and Dog Seat Belt, Durable Anti-Scratch Nonslip Machine Washable Pet Car Seat Cover

10.) Multi-tools for quick repairs:

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Folding Hex Key Set, Nine-Key, Inch Sizes Klein Tools 70591

Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier [22-01471]

11.) Ratchet straps/tie downs if you’re using a pickup:

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Ratchet Tie Down Straps - 4 Pk - 15 Ft- 500 Lbs Load Cap- 1500 Lb Break Strength- Cambuckle Alternative- Cargo Straps for Moving Appliances, Lawn Equipment, Motorcycle - Includes 2 Bungee Cord

And lastly, a car phone charger if you don’t already have one.

Hygiene and Cleanliness

Keeping proper hygiene while doing this job is important. The sheer number of people that touch and use the scooters everyday should be ringing alarm bells in your head. I recommend wiping down the scooters not just to keep yourself from getting sick, but to keep the riders healthy as well.

Disinfectant wipes:

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Ocean Breeze, 320ct (4x80ct)

Hand sanitizer (keep some in your car!):

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PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel, Refreshing Aloe, Design Series, 8 fl oz Hand Sanitizer Counter Top Pump Bottle (Pack of 4) - 9674-06-ECDECO

Electric scooter charger apparel

T-shirts, sweaters, and long sleeves available

Bird Charger, Lime Juicer – Electric Scooter Charger T-shirt

Bird Scooter Search And Rescue T-shirt - The Rideshare Guy

Bird Scooter Search and Rescue T-shirt - The Rideshare Guy

Bird Scooter Search & Rescue Sweater - The Rideshare Guy

Bird Scooter Search & Rescue Hoodie - The Rideshare Guy

Click here to purchase a scooter rescue team apparel

Electric scooters

If you want to buy your own electric scooter, these are the ones that Bird and Lime use.

Protect Your Car With an Uber Extended Warranty

Plans start as low as $36/month. Bumper-to-bumper coverage, roadside assistance, 0% APR financing for all drivers. Click here to learn more.

Bird/Lime: Segway Ninebot ES2

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Ninebot by Segway ES2 Kick Scooter - High Performance, 8-Inch Front and 7.5-Inch Back tires, up to 15.5 Mile Range, 15.5mph Top Speed, Cruise Control, Mobile App Connectivity

Bird: Xiaomi Mi

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter, 18.6 Miles Long-range Battery, Up to 15.5 MPH, Easy Fold-n-Carry Design, Ultra-Lightweight Adult Electric Scooter (US Version with Warranty)

Click here for even more gear and accessory ideas!

Chargers, have you found any other gear to be helpful on the job? -Chris

If you’re a Bird charger, then you may also be interested in signing up to drive for Uber, Uber eats, Lyft, Posmates, and Doordash. Click here to see available sign up bonuses

ScooterMap

Gear to make your life as an electric scooter charger or mechanic easier:

1.) Extra chargers so you can charge more scooters at once and make the most money:

2.) Magnetic phone mount for your car since you will be constantly using your phone:

Cup holder phone mounts are great as well:

3.) Work gloves to handle the scooters with touch screen finger tips so you can still use your phone:

4.) Flashlight to help you find Birds at night:

Belt holster for the flashlight:

Or a headlamp to free up your hands. This is my favorite rechargeable headlamp that also doubles as a bike light and it’s great for camping too (it’s REALLY bright!):

5.) Reflective vest so you look “official” and reduce the risk of getting hit by a car:

6.) Dash cam to protect yourself since you’ll be spending a lot of time on the road

7.) Power surge protector if you’re charging a bunch at a time:

Or a power distribution unit which is a long power strip (WARNING: make sure your home outlet has the right Amperage/Voltage or it could start a fire):

8.) For the pro’s, a commercial cable management system like this:

9.) Back seat liner so you don’t ruin your seats (if you’re using a compact/sedan car):

10.) Multi-tools for quick repairs:

11.) Ratchet straps/tie downs if you’re using a pickup:

And lastly, a car phone charger if you don’t already have one.

Hygiene and Cleanliness

Disinfectant wipes:

Hand sanitizer (keep some in your car!):

Electric scooter charger apparel

T-shirts, sweaters, and long sleeves available

Click here to purchase a scooter rescue team apparel

Electric scooters

Protect Your Car With an Uber Extended Warranty

Bird/Lime: Segway Ninebot ES2

Bird: Xiaomi Mi

Click here for even more gear and accessory ideas!

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Chargers, have you found any other gear to be helpful on the job? -Chris