Key features needed for a secure e-scooter app include:

1. Strong user authentication – MFA, OAuth, and secure account verification.

2. Secure payments – PCI-compliant gateways, tokenization, and fraud checks.

3. End-to-end encryption – Protect all user data and ride information in transit and at rest.

4. Real-time device tracking – Secure GPS data handling with tamper-resistant communication to scooters.

5. Role-based access control – Limit what users, admins, and maintenance staff can access.

6. Secure firmware updates – Signed and verified OTA updates for scooters.

7. Data privacy controls – Clear user consent, minimization of collected data, and GDPR/CCPA compliance.

8. Anti-theft & misuse protection – Geofencing, scooter-locking, and anomaly detection.

9. API security – Rate limiting, IP filtering, OAuth tokens, and continuous monitoring.

10. Logging & incident monitoring – Alerts, audit trails, and rapid response to suspicious activity