Every groundbreaking business begins with a spark of inspiration, and for Christine Sugrue, that spark ignited during a family moment in downtown Brooklyn. As a third-generation Brooklynite raising her kids in the city, she noticed a clear gap in urban mobility: families needed a kid-friendly way to explore New York.
What started as a simple observation quickly transformed into Skoot – a scooter rental business designed specifically for children. Powered by Booqable’s equipment rental software, Christine turned her idea into a thriving operation.
By choosing Booqable as their scooter rental software, Christine discovered the missing piece that would bring her vision to life. No longer bogged down by complex booking systems and inventory management, she could focus on what truly mattered: giving families a fun, accessible way to experience New York City.
The birth of Skoot
Christine’s idea for Skoot came from a real-world challenge: kids walking long distances while sightseeing with their families. She recalled how her own children used scooters to navigate Brooklyn, and the solution became clear. What if she could offer a scooter rental experience tailored just for kids?
“There aren’t any micro mobility options for kids visiting NYC,” Christine explains. “Bike rentals and electric scooters are geared at older teens and adults. This is a way to make getting around easier for kids.”
Skoot now provides Micro LED cruiser and classic scooters, delivered straight to hotels in central Manhattan. The business goes beyond simple rentals, offering scavenger hunts that turn exploring the city into a fun family challenge. These digital or printable adventures include built-in hints to keep kids engaged.
Now that she had an idea on the products she wanted to bring to the market, Christine needed a simple but powerful equipment rental software to bring it to life. That’s where Booqable came in.
Choosing Booqable to powers Skoot’s success
With powerful automation and an easy-to-use dashboard, Booqable streamlined the day-to-day operations of Skoot. Bookings, inventory, and customer communication were all managed in one place, giving Christine more time to focus on delivering great experiences for families. Booqable’s equipment rental software includes an advanced inventory management system that tracks each scooter in real time. This means Christine can easily monitor availability, rental durations, and maintenance needs across her fleet. The system updates automatically with each new booking, preventing double reservations and keeping everything organized.
She can also set rules like buffer times and prep windows to ensure every scooter is clean and ready before it goes out again. Once returned, scooters are marked available immediately, keeping turnaround smooth and efficient.
The visual dashboard offers a clear view of all orders; active, upcoming, and completed, while built-in reporting tools help Christine spot trends and make smart business decisions. With reliable scooter rental software, Skoot runs smoothly and stays ready for busy days.
Easily integrating Booqable with Squarespace
Skoot needed a fast and simple way for families to book scooters directly through their website. Thanks to Booqable’s easy integration with Squarespace, they were able to embed the full booking experience directly into their site.
With just a few clicks, parents can select their rental dates, choose a scooter, and pay instantly, all without leaving the scooter rental website. Booqable’s embedded booking components automatically sync with Skoot’s inventory, keeping availability up to date in real time and reducing the risk of double bookings.
The payment process is equally streamlined, with Stripe integration enabling secure transactions within seconds. The result is a user-friendly scooter rental website that looks great, works smoothly on mobile, and makes booking a breeze for busy families.
Creating multi-day scooter discounts
Using Booqable’s pricing templates, Christine built flexible pricing tiers that give families budget-friendly options. Skoot’s rental pricing now starts at $30 per day, with discounts for longer rentals.
Christine can add one template for each product or create one template to apply the same pricing structure to all her products—even if they have different starting prices.
This flexible structure not only provides transparency for customers but also saves time for the Skoot team. The result is a pricing model that encourages longer rentals while still offering great value for short visits.
The road ahead for Skoot
Christine has big plans for Skoot. “I want to bring our kid-friendly mobility solution to walkable cities across the U.S.,” she says.
As the business grows, she continues to rely on Booqable’s equipment rental software to scale operations, maintain inventory, and ensure a great customer experience.
