Events

Micromobility operator Neuron has launched a new initiative for university students, encouraging them to ride safely and be considerate of other road users.  Neuron has partnered with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to host events for first-year students at Northumbria and Sunderland Universities, to educate new riders …

The shortlists have been announced in the new micromobility category for the 2022 BikeBiz Awards. BikeBiz, trade publication for the UK cycle industry and sister title to MicromobilityBiz, has added three new awards specifically for the micromobility sector, to recognise the important and valued work being done in the e-bike …

Consumers buying an e-bike increase their cycling by almost double, according to a new study.  The research, carried out by experts at the Institute of Transport Economics in Oslo, Norway, involved a total of 954 participants, who answered surveys or provided a travel diary to help the researchers track their …

Micromobility operator Lime will open a pop-up community hub in London, in the hopes of meeting new and existing e-scooter and e-bike riders.  Opening on Thursday 8th September and running until Sunday 18th September at St James’ Park Station in central London, the Lime pop-up location will let Londoners meet …

The nomination window is currently open for the BikeBiz Awards 2022, including categories specifically for micromobility brands. You can nominate yourself or other brands via our simple online form here.  BikeBiz, sister publication of MicromobilityBiz, will be hosting a revamped edition of its prestigious industry awards in 2022, featuring five …

Micromobility provider Spin is trialling a public-private partnership to provide free transportation to low income residents in a US city.  Spin, formerly owned by motor company Ford before it was bought by Tier Mobility in March 2022, is providing free access to shared mobility and public transit services to 50 …

Shared e-scooter schemes may cause confusion around the illegal scooter use, according to Cambridgeshire’s police and crime commissioner.   Darryl Preston, the publicly elected official who helps hold police to account in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has said that many members of the public do not understand the law around privately-owned e-scooters, …

Cycling levels in England have jumped dramatically as consumers try to reduce their outgoings, according to charity Cycling UK. According to the advocacy organisation, cycling levels have risen by 47% on weekdays and 27% on weekends in the five months up to the end of July, when compared with the …

Educating riders is the key to e-scooter safety, according new research from Neuron Mobility.  According to the study, 40% of people want more rider education to improve safety in micromobility. This has prompted Neuron, the e-bike and e-scooter operator based in Singapore, to launch a new online riding school with …

Amazon has announced the launch of its first UK micromobility hub for more sustainable deliveries in central London. E-cargo bikes and walkers from the new hub, along with Amazon’s electric fleet already on London’s roads, will make over five million deliveries a year across more than 10% of London’s Ultra …