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New research from National Rail and Cycling UK has found that two-thirds (65%) of Brits may avoid public transport as the nation returns to office work. The data shows that one-fifth of Britons are weighing up commuting to work by bike, while a further 22% were concerned their bike would …

LEVA-EU board member Eddie Eccleston has been appointed as a Small Business Standards (SBS) expert. SBS is mandated by the European Commission to watch over SME-interests in European standardisation through the appointment of dedicated experts. In his position as SBS-expert, Eccleston will help drive better rules for LEV manufacturers operating …

The roll-out of e-scooters throughout Teeside is expected to go ahead despite reports of misuse. The company behind the UK’s first trial rental scheme, Ginger, said it recognises the issues and is making changes, including increased checks. The rides are expected to be available in Redcar and Hartlepool in late …

Amid the disruption, tragedy and uncertainty of COVID-19, one of the few benefits of the unfortunate situation was the change in our transport habits. The roads were clear, cities were quieter, the air was cleaner; cycling increased massively and we all enjoyed a healthier way of living. Unfortunately, it seems …

Messingschlager has appointed Christian Heymanns as OEM sales development manager and product manager for e-mobility solutions as it looks to expand its involvement in the electric sector. Heymanns has previously worked for four years as a product manager at MTS. As a trained technical specialist, with many years of experience …

Google has introduced advanced bike-sharing information into its Maps navigational platform. The new feature, which includes live bike and docking availability, has rolled out in ten cities throughout the world: Chicago, London, Mexico City, Montreal, New York, Rio De Janiero, San Franciso, Sao Paulo, Taipei and Washington. It will roll …

An international coalition of mayors has called for the development of ’15-minute cities’ as part of a post-COVID sustainability plan. The group claims residents should be able to meet all work and recreational needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from home. C40 Cities is an international group of …

A new pan-European report from Shimano has revealed that almost a quarter of Europeans (24%) already own an e-bike or plan to buy or rent one this year. The Shimano Steps E-bike Index 2020 draws data from over 13,000 people in 11 countries and aims not only to compare attitudes …

Tier Mobility has recruited two former senior Uber executives as it looks to launch in the UK. The German startup, which offers both e-scooters and e-mopeds, has named Fred Jones as UK general manager, while Benjamin Bell becomes head of public policy for Northern Europe. Jones was most recently the …

Jump’s familiar red Jump e-bikes are returning to the streets of London as part of a relaunch by new owners Lime. The rides will be available to rent through the Uber app until they’re integrated into the Lime app at a date yet to be set “following further systems integration,” …