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Shared micromobility operator Voi has urged drivers to ditch their car in favour of an e-bike, by offering free rides on Cycle to Work Day.  Now in its 10th year and taking place on Thursday, 4th August, Cycle to Work Day is a national annual event that encourages people to …

Micromobility brand Lime has donated three specially-adapted bikes to the inclusive cycling charity Wheels for Wellbeing.  As part of its drive to get more people using sustainable modes of transport, US-based e-scooter and e-bike operator Lime has sponsored the three adaptive bikes, which will be used to run bike training …

Shared micromobility operator Lime has extended its partnership with Ealing Council, as the use of e-bikes continues to boom in the borough.  Lime e-bikes were first launched in West London in 2018, and user numbers continue to rise as the number of e-bike journeys has jumped by 67% this year, …

British e-mobility brand Zinc has called on the Government to offer e-bike subsidies, similar to those currently offered for zero-emission motorbikes and cars.  Zinc, specialist in e-scooters and e-bikes, said that there is growing appetite for e-bikes, and that the Government needs to support their use to encourage cycling.  On …

Sponsored article in partnership with Wunder Mobility It’s no secret, two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, that micromobility has been transforming our cities one e-vehicle at a time. There is still a long way to go to achieve significant lower emissions and widespread car-free zones, but one of the most …

Shared transport operator Voi has installed new parking infrastructure in Portsmouth, as the demand for e-scooters in the city continues to rise. The Voi e-scooter rental scheme in Portsmouth has now hit 372,000 rides since launching in 2021, prompting the brand to install 32 new bike racks (260 spaces), bringing …

Shared transport operator Lime has unveiled its latest technology designed to cut down on dangerous riding and reduce crashes.  Lime Vision is a new platform with a range of safety features, including Advanced Sidewalk Detection, which will recognise when a rider has encroached onto a pavement in less than a …

The British bike share operator Hourbike has partnered with e-bike manufacturer Fifteen, to “revolutionise” schemes in the UK. French brand Fifteen, formed through a merger between self-service e-bike operators Smoove and Zoov last year, is an innovative e-bike brand and bike share provider that offers a unique and efficient docking …

Micromobility operator Voi has quadrupled its area of operation in the city of bath.  Having initially only covered two square miles in the compact city in the South West of England, Voi will now cover eight square miles, making it easier for people to adopt rental e-scooters as their chosen …

The UK Government has announced the launch of a new investigation branch to explore road traffic incidents, including crashes involving e-scooters. Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) has been established to investigation incidents on the roads and to provide insight to make the streets safer.  The Government said it will recruit …