Development of a Smart Electric Bike Rental System: An Experimental Study

Urban mobility could be drastically transformed by the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), which offer helpful environmental and sustainable modes of transportation. In order to assure operational efficiency, security, and user safety, this paper addresses the design and execution of an e-bike rental business that integrates state-of-the-art technology for GPS monitoring, vehicle starting, and safety measures. Only authorised individuals may unlock and operate the EVs thanks to the vehicle starting system’s safe remote access capabilities via a smartphone application. GPS tracking makes it possible to trace the whereabouts of vehicles in real time, which aids in fleet management and improves security by thwarting theft and unauthorised use. This study assesses the system architecture’s functionality by closely examining its hardware, software, and communication protocols.