Introduction
As the PM of Lime Scooters, we're facing a critical challenge: users are signing up but not using our scooters. This situation presents a significant product trade-off that we need to address. I'll analyze the problem, propose solutions, and outline a strategy to increase scooter usage while maintaining our user base.
I'd like to start by asking a few clarifying questions to ensure we have a comprehensive understanding of the situation before diving into the analysis and proposed solutions.
Step 1
Clarifying Questions (3 minutes)
- Why it matters: This helps quantify the problem and identify trends.
- Hypothetical answer: 10% of signed-up users take rides, down from 25% six months ago.
- Impact: A significant drop suggests a systemic issue rather than normal fluctuations.
- Why it matters: Helps focus our efforts on the most affected areas or groups.
- Hypothetical answer: The issue is more prevalent in suburban areas and among users aged 35+.
- Impact: We may need to tailor our solutions to specific demographics or locations.
- Why it matters: Indicates whether the problem is immediate onboarding or long-term engagement.
- Hypothetical answer: 70% of users who take a ride do so within 48 hours of signing up.
- Impact: Suggests we should focus on immediate activation rather than long-term retention.
- Why it matters: Could reveal potential causes for the drop in usage.
- Hypothetical answer: We increased the initial unlock fee by 20% last month.
- Impact: Price sensitivity might be a key factor to address in our solution.
- Why it matters: Indicates satisfaction levels and potential word-of-mouth impact.
- Hypothetical answer: NPS is 45 for riders, but only 10 for non-riders.
- Impact: Suggests that the actual experience is positive, but there are barriers to first use.
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