Beam is the largest provider of micromobility services in Australia and the only provider that operates in every state and territory and across both islands of New Zealand. With over 14,000 vehicles operating in more than 35 Australian cities and towns, Beam demonstrates a commitment to safety and compliance, ensuring operations everywhere are carried out with minimal impact on people, communities, and the environment. Beam holds the best safety record of any provider, with fewer than one incident every 100,000 trips taken.

Beam delivers safe and sustainable transport solutions to reduce congestion, improve traffic conditions and get cities flowing. With a strong technology focus and the financial resources to invest in innovation, Beam works with cities, government and industry to deliver the world’s safest and most sustainable micromobility service. Beam prioritises safety by investing in new technologies that ensure every rider on a Beam rides safely and every Beam team member operates in a safe work environment. 

An increasing number of fires happening worldwide are linked to lithium-ion batteries, causing severe harm to people, property, and infrastructure. Fires of this type often stem from user alterations, subpar quality control, mishandling, and improper charging, leading to a phenomenon known as thermal runaway. This can result in intense fires emitting hazardous gases and even battery cell explosions, sending burning debris flying.

As Australia’s largest micromobility operator, Beam relies on lithium-ion batteries to power its fleet of e-scooters and e-bikes. In Beam’s commitment to pioneering innovation in transportation, Beam takes a comprehensive approach to ensure the safe management and handling of lithium-ion batteries. 

Beam has an ISO-certified Quality, Safety, and Environmental management system incorporating a well-defined risk management plan. This framework guided the development and implementation of a safe, advanced battery charging and monitoring platform: the BeamSafe Thermal Monitoring System (TMS). For the first time, TMS integrates multiple technologies and methodologies to deliver a smarter and more effective risk management solution.

Beam has significantly invested in safe battery management, storage, and charging across all operational areas. The BeamSafe Thermal Monitoring System, as an innovation in risk management, has fundamentally altered the approach of every Beam operations centre toward battery safety. 

Through continued engagement and collaboration, Beam actively shares insights and knowledge gained through the TMS with government, industry, emergency services, stakeholders and the community. 

In this way, Beam recognises its position as a leader in the industry, fostering growth and development and contributing to a new understanding of best practices within the electric vehicle and micromobility sector.

For information about Beam Mobility Australia, visit ridebeam.com