moped. There is no monthly fee once you
sign up.
However, there are a few reasonable
restrictions that come with Revel. Aside
from following driving and parking laws,
riders have to stay within Revel “zones.”
So far, the zones are some of western
Queens and parts of Brooklyn, which are
made clear on the map included in the
app. By all means, find a moped and ride
to your friend’s party in Bushwick and
park it, but steer clear of Midtown.
“We are looking to give western
Queens residents more ways to get
from A to B and boost inter-borough
connectivity. Rather than take the subway
into Manhattan and back out again to
get to Brooklyn, riders can move freely
throughout Astoria and its surrounding
neighborhoods, including those in
Brooklyn,” Vriens said.
For many drivers, riding a moped is not
as easy as riding a bike or driving a car.
Revel offers free, in-person lessons at
their Gowanus headquarters to ensure
the safety and comfort of new riders. If
users are familiar with driving mopeds,
lessons are not required.
No matter if you are a skilled moped
driver or a beginner, there is no denying
the convenience and fun of having
a sustainable way to get around. Many
western Queens residents can rest a little
easier knowing they have a back-up option
or preferred mode of transportation
if the trains are down or delayed. Not to
mention, the views of Queens look even
better from a moped.
Screenshots via Revel app
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