VEO PRESERVES MICROMOBILITY FOR ALL IN DENVER MICROMOBILITY PROGRAMS have been a lifeline for Daniel Kalne. Kalne became homeless in 2024 after he and his girlfriend broke up and he moved out of their shared apartment. Afterward, Kalne relied on Lime scooters for transportation until he could get a car. Kalne logged 526 miles over 403 rides using the Lime program and said he signed up for Veo’s program as soon as he possibly could. But his micromobility journey didn’t stop there. Even when he had a car, Kalne sometimes used scooters to save money on gas. “We live in an urban infrastructure that is built around cars, that is built around having a personal vehicle,” Kalne said. “And when you don’t have that, the struggle is real. You’ve got to trudge very, very, very far to meet your essential needs. And having those scooters was critical to making all of that so much easier.” When Denver made the decision to kick micromobility companies Bird and Lime out of the city, some people experiencing homelessness like Kalne worried that they would lose access to a low-cost and reliable transportation option. That was until Denver’s new micromobility partner—Veo— came to town. People earning low-to-no income can access Veo’s mobility services through the Veo Access program. Riders who enroll in the program receive an hour of free rides per day with no limit on the number of rides. Riders can also unlock additional time for $0.15 per minute compared to the $1 unlock fee and $0.25 per minute charged to other riders. To qualify for Veo’s program, participants must submit a Story by Robert Davis and Giles Clasen Colorado-issued photo ID showing proof of address. They must also submit proof of participation in a federal or state public assistance program such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicare or Medicaid, or a housing voucher program. Riders previously enrolled in the Bird or Lime low-income ridership programs can also qualify. Last year, Lime estimated Daniel Kalne rides his rented Veo around Sloan’s Lake. | Photo by Giles Clasen 4 COMMUNITY PROFILE
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