A WHEELIE Bad Idea...

I was recently sent a press release regarding a startup company who wants to make rolling billboards out of your motorcycle wheels!

The idea is called Wheelies and in my personal, humble opinion it is a WHEELIE, WHEELIE BAD idea....

Here is their video:

Now, I get the cool factor, the OH wow, look at that factor and it will appeal to some, however,

just because something can be done, does not mean it should be.

As if there are not enough distractions on our roads, now World Moto Inc wants to add rolling billboards and photo galleries into the equation.  

I can see it now....So some car driver is going see your rolling billboard - they are going to concentrate so intently on what is on the wheels of the bike they are going to lose sight of where they are, maybe they even drive right into you....

Here is what the press release (the full version is at the end of the article) has to say about what Wheelies is: 

For individuals, Wheelies™ are a personal digital canvas in the physical world, a beautiful and inspiring medium of self-expression, and a fun way to share content, engage, collaborate and create entirely new experiences.

For advertisers, Wheelies™ are a high-impact medium for showcasing brands and businesses to new customers in locations of mass consumer exposure with the ability to target up to 400,000 people a day, per motorcycle. The smart device interactive feature gives Wheelies™ the ability to serve up highly targeted advertisements to different demographics.

SERIOUSLY?

As I said, I get the cool factor but from a safety standpoint this has got to be one of the worst ideas I have ever come across and I have seen some doozies in my time!

Apparently this has become very popular in Asia, and is being used by motorcycle taxi's etc. and now they want to make it so anyone can use this rolling billboard for either self expression or to generate revenue by literally advertising for others.

Cell phones, texting, drinking and driving, road hazards, bad drivers, angry drivers, mother nature - aren't they enough dangers to put up with? Do we really need to court more potential for disaster all over the God almighty dollar?  The Ego? Vanity?

While this idea will appeal to some, I personally think this is a WHEELIE, WHEELIE bad idea....

Maybe I am over reacting?  But.... I don't think so....I REALLY want to hear from you on this topic so....

What say you?

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Have a great day and until next time, if you are blessed to be riding, please ride like everyone around you is blind and cannot see you.

Belt Drive Betty
Editor & Rider


NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2015

World Moto, Inc. (OTC: FARE) (BERLIN: WM7) (BERLIN: A1J8SY) ("World Moto" or the "Company"), a leader in advanced solutions for motorcycle taxis and on-demand transport, today announced the crowdfunding launch of Wheelies™, a unique platform that brings videos and pictures to the wheels of motorbikes. The Kickstarter campaign introduces Wheelies to motorbike enthusiasts both in the United States and around the world at discounted pre-order prices.

“Our Wheelies™ innovation transforms any wheel in the world into a brilliant, full-color billboard or video screen,” said World Moto CEO, Paul Giles. “We believe the possibility of turning any vehicle into a money-making venture for both advertisers and social ‘sharers’ makes this new technology a strong contender for the crowdfunding fast-lane.”

World Moto's Wheelies™ project crystal clear images that can be seen as a motorbike moves at any speed. All digital content, including ads and videos, can be sequenced and triggered manually under the command of an operator using a smart device.

While an industrial version of Wheelies™ has been in use for over a year, the Kickstarter campaign is introducing a personal version of the platform, complete with quick and easy installation instructions. Once installed, custom playlists of images and videos can be pre-loaded, and web content can be downloaded using a web-based application.

Wheelies™ will immediately allow anyone to begin making money by selling independent advertising space in the playlist on their device, and there are future plans for an advertising network that allows Wheelies™ users to earn money in the same way services like AdSense generate revenue for website owners.

The Wheelies™ Kickstarter campaign is targeted toward two distinct market segments:

For individuals, Wheelies™ are a personal digital canvas in the physical world, a beautiful and inspiring medium of self-expression, and a fun way to share content, engage, collaborate and create entirely new experiences.

For advertisers, Wheelies™ are a high-impact medium for showcasing brands and businesses to new customers in locations of mass consumer exposure with the ability to target up to 400,000 people a day, per motorcycle. The smart device interactive feature gives Wheelies™ the ability to serve up highly targeted advertisements to different demographics.

Wheelies™ is now accepting pledges and pre-orders on Kickstarter and the campaign will run through November 28, 2015. For more information visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wheelies/wheeliestm-revolutionary-display-for-your-motorcyc

Product Highlights:

Preloaded with custom content and characters
Create playlists of images, animations, and video
Simple web-based tool for downloading content
Internet ready with social media profiles
Universal mount fits any make/model of motorcycle.

Product Specifications:
2 blade and 4 blade (for increased brightness).
Wireless remote control
No battery to recharge/replace
Powered by motorcycle electrical system
Brightness setting - high (daylight viewing), low (nighttime)
No maximum speed
Can be seen when the motorcycle is parked
Fits all motorcycles / Universal mount fits any make/model


About World Moto
World Moto is a technology company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells Moto-Meter products, devices that provide moto-taxi fare metering and other communication capabilities. The Company’s Moto-Meter patents have been granted in 4 countries, with applications pending in another 56 jurisdictions. World Moto’s products and services include the Moto-Meter™, arguably the world's first motorcycle taxi meter, Wheelies™, which display static and streaming media content on the wheels of motorcycles and automobiles, and Yes™, an e-hailing and on-demand services app. For more information on World Moto, please visit World Moto’s website athttp://www.worldmoto.com.

Community
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Video Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/worldmoto

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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27(a) of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, release of HailYes™ apps, global ride-hailing market, growth of platform, target markets, product releases, product demand and, business strategy. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new projects and development stage companies. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Details of the Company's business, finances, appointments and agreements can be found as part of the Company's continuous public disclosure as a reporting issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR database.

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