CalAmp announced its partnership with OjO Electric, LLC that will expand access to safer and more sustainable on-demand electric vehicle sharing for first- and last-mile transportation. OjO will celebrate its inaugural launch of the OjO rideshare service the week of January 21, 2019 in Austin, Texas with planned roll-out in other urban areas across the U.S., Europe and Asia. CalAmp telematics technology and the Premier Wireless Solutions cloud platform are supporting the launch of the electric scooter (e-scooter) sharing service by providing real-time location, geo-fencing, mileage, battery usage and other diagnostics to enable the following deployment strategy and key features: Collaborated Deployment – with local municipalities make OjO e-scooters safer for riders, drivers and pedestrians with speed reduction alerts and efficient fleet management capabilities; Strategic Deployment - in heavily congested areas or around special events help alleviate traffic volume; Mandatory Scooter Locking – is required in established geo-fenced drop-off areas with penalties for misuse and reward incentives for riders who comply.

The e-scooter sharing transportation revolution is spreading rapidly in urban areas across the U.S. with scooter companies operating in at least 60 cities. However, telematics-enabled compliance with laws and regulations is critical in order to prevent riding on sidewalk or abandonment and clutter on city streets. OjO was just named a 2019 Best Tech Startups to Watch in Oxnard by The Tech Tribune based on revenue potential, leadership team, brand/product traction and competitive landscape.

CalAmp is a member of Together for Safer Roads® (TSR), an innovative business coalition that brings together socially-minded private sector companies to collaborate on improving road safety.