In this Charging Stack episode, we sit down with Al Reid, Founder & CEO of MicroFleet, the Australian startup behind OneDock – a universal locking, charging, and tracking system for e-bikes, scooters, cargo bikes, and adaptive vehicles. Instead of running its own fleets, MicroFleet gives operators and campuses the tools to “fleetize” any light electric vehicle in a few minutes.
Al walks through how OneDock works in practice, why universities and corporate campuses are a perfect starting point, and what it takes to build micromobility infrastructure that is flexible enough for real cities – not just one scooter brand at a time.
From battery fire risks in student dorms to cargo bikes that never had a proper dock, this episode looks at the messy, unsexy side of micromobility… and how to fix it.
This episode is for you if:
You run, advise, or want to launch micromobility fleets (bikes, scooters, cargo bikes, adaptive vehicles)
You work in campus planning, real estate, or facilities and want safer, cleaner mobility on-site
You are exploring universal charging and docking instead of vendor-locked systems
You care about battery fire risks, parking chaos, and accessibility for riders with different needs
You want to understand where micromobility infrastructure is actually heading by 2030
In this episode, you’ll learn:
⚡ How MicroFleet’s OneDock and OneKey turn almost any light electric vehicle into a share-ready fleet vehicle ⚡ Why universal charging is hard in practice (and how to get around proprietary battery plugs) ⚡ How universities can manage fire risk, messy parking, and tripping hazards from student scooters and e-bikes ⚡ Why cargo bikes and adaptive vehicles are missing from most fleets – and what it takes to include them ⚡ How MicroFleet is thinking about Europe, North America, and Australia very differently as markets
Topics covered include
How MicroFleet went from noticing “there’s no e-bike charging in Melbourne” to building a universal platform for all light electric vehicles
What OneKey and OneDock actually do day-to-day: retrofit any scooter, e-bike, cargo bike, or adaptive vehicle, then lock, charge, and track it from one system
Why universal charging is hard (proprietary plugs, mixed voltages, different OEMs) and how MicroFleet uses a simple adaptor lead plus Rosenberger-style interfaces to standardise everything else
How universities can cut fire risk and messy indoor charging by moving everything to outdoor OneDock stations near dorms, lecture halls, and bike parking
Why cluttered corridors and cables across floors are a real safety issue — and how fixed docks with short, integrated leads clean up parking and charging on campus
The gap in shared fleets for cargo bikes and adaptive vehicles, and how MicroFleet’s modular cables and docking layout support long-johns, trikes, mobility scooters, and more
When MicroFleet plugs into an operator’s existing app via API versus when it provides the full stack (hardware, fleet dashboard, and rider app) for campuses and property owners
How Australia, Europe, and North America differ in micromobility maturity, and why MicroFleet is talking to partners in Europe and the US even while piloting at home
Al’s 2030 vision: cities where any light electric vehicle can lock, charge, and be shared through the same OneDock network, no matter who built the bike or scooter
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Filip Bubalo
Researcher & writer for Charging Stack. Marketing manager at PROTOTYP where I help mobility companies tell better stories. Writing about the shift to electric vehicles, micromobility, and how cities are changing — with a mix of data, storytelling, and curiosity. My goal? Cut through the hype, make things clearer, and spotlight what actually works.
