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Join the largest community of scooter chargers and learn how to make more charging and fixing scooters from fellow chargers.

Scooter Talk was founded by a scooter charger who had a rough time when first starting out. Unable to find an existing community to learn from he created Scooter Talk. The scooter charger community for chargers by chargers.

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Bird Charger FAQ
How long do I have to wait before getting more chargers?
Ask weekly for new chargers in the help chat section of the app. You'll initially receive an automated response claiming your are new and chargers are scarce. Explain what makes you a great charger and your next response will be from a representative.

How frequently does Bird pay?
Daily @ 9:00 AM PST

Will I be paid if I catch and release a bird on the same day?
Yes, you will receive payment at the normal time on next day.

How long it takes for a bird to become capturable after someone is done riding it?
10 mins

What's the hourly pay?
Expect to average $15+ per hour for beginners. Earnings will increase with experience.

Where is my charger welcome kit?
Ask Bird daily, or more, via text and in the help section of the app where your chargers are. You'll eventually get a hold of someone who will push the magic button to ship them to you. Ask them for a tracking number to confirm this was complete.

What times are Birds available for release at nests?
4am - 5pm local time

What determines the price of a Bird?
Time spent on map and frequency it's marked missing

How many chargers will Bird send when you sign up?
Three

How many Birds fit in a car?
Eight Birds fit into the trunk of a Toyota Corolla with the rear seats folded down.

What times do Birds appear on the charger map?
Around 9:05pm local time

Can I be a charger and mechanic?
No, you can only be one

Where can I purchase a Bird gift-card?
Bird does not sell gift-cards

What type of charger does Bird provide?
Brand: Mi (Mijia)
Model: M365
MPN: HT-A09-71W
Input: 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 2.0 A MAX
Outpu: 42 V - 1.7 A
Manufacturer: ChingMi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.


Bird Electric Scooter Models
Xiaomi M365
Charge Time: 5 hrs.
Weight: 27 lbs.
Range: 18.6
Dimensions (HxLxW): 43.5" x 43.5" x 5.75"

Segway ES2
Charge Time: 5 hrs.
Weight: 27 lbs.
Range: 15.5
Dimensions (HxLxW): 44.0" x 41.5" x 6.0"

Electisan
Charge Time: 7 hrs.
Weight: 40 lbs.
Range: 20 miles
Dimensions (HxLxW): 45.5" x 45.0" x 7.25"
Last edited by Edmund on Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:20 pm, edited 9 times in total.
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By Rocksta87
#69
I had some questions when I first started that I found the answer too. Here they are!

What times do Birds appear on the charger map?
Around 9:05pm local time

Can I be a charger and mechanic?
No, you can only be one

Where can I purchase a Bird gift-card?
Bird does not sell gift-cards

What determines the price of a Bird?
Time spent on map and frequency it's marked missing

What's the hourly pay?
Expect to average $15+ per hour for beginners. Earnings will go up with experience.

Where is my charger welcome kit?
Ask Bird daily or more via text and in the help section of the app where your chargers are. You'll eventually get a hold of someone who till push the magic button to ship them to you. Ask them for a tracking number to confirm this was complete.

How can I get more chargers?
Request more chargers in the app under help. You'll receive a system generated response telling you no. Be nice and immediately ask again. This time add what makes you a valuable Bird charger. You're looking for a response from a representative.
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By Edmund
#70
Added your questions and answers to the master list. Thank you for your contribution!

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