Domino's NZ opts for electric bikes as delivery orders rise
The bikes are connected to a cloud-based vehicle management system.
Anticipating increased demand for delivery, Domino’s New Zealand is adding electric motorbikes to its transport fleet, partnering with electric vehicle manufacturer UBCO.
The UBCO 2X2 electric motorbikes come with the company’s new Telematic hardware and are connected to a cloud-based vehicle management system, which enables both Domino’s and UBCO to see how each vehicle is tracking and to deliver a more efficient and accurate service schedule.
"The UBCO bikes have several advantages over cars when it comes to deliveries. They are faster through heavy traffic, parking isn't an issue, they're cheaper to run and more environmentally friendly. Our delivery teams safely deliver thousands of pizzas each week and we see the UBCO bikes as an important part of our fleet going forward,” Domino’s NZ general manager Cameron Toomey said.
In preparing for re-opening mid-April, the pizza chain began searching for 1,000 new team members, anticipating an increased level of deliveries.
“Our bikes are reducing Domino’s environmental footprint and at the same time, delivering quickly and more safely. It's also exciting to work with such a progressive brand like Domino's that innovate in all facets of their business,” UBCO CEO Timothy Allan added.
