MicromobilityBiz has partnered with the UK’s largest sustainability ecosystem and green investment event, Reset Connect. Taking place from 28th-29th June in the Excel London venue, the inaugural Reset Connect is a sustainability-focused conference for policy makers, government leaders, tech providers and brands to meet and explore funding opportunities. MicromobilityBiz (MMB) is …
Read More »Voi partners with road safety company to offer skills events across UK
Micromobility firm Voi has partnered with a road safety education company to offer training events across the UK. Swedish e-scooter and e-bike provider Voi is now working with TTC group, which has more than 28 years of experience educating road usera. As part of the new partnership TTC will host …
Read More »Thomas Zimmermann set to become CEO of Free Now
Thomas Zimmermann is to become the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Free Now, as of 1st April. Since 2018, Zimmermann has been responsible for Free Now’s communication and marketing activities, marketplace performance as well as the data and growth teams as chief marketing officer. In his role, he initiated …
Read More »Volt receives Red Dot Design Award for new London e-bike
The new Volt London e-bike has been awarded the 2022 Red Dot Product Design Award. The newest addition to the British e-bike brand’s range draws inspiration from the needs of riders on the streets of the UK’s capital, from commuting to exploring. The single-speed e-bike is ideal for tackling the urban …
Read More »Voi relaunches in Peterborough following vandalism issues
Voi has relaunched its e-bikes in Peterborough after suspending services due to vandalism. Swedish micromobility firm Voi launched in the city in January 2021, but was forced to halt its e-bike rentals there in October due to “unprecedented acts of vandalism.” Now following the introduction of upgraded e-security features on …
Read More »Sandy Ma to spearhead new E-Bike Grand Prix
Sandy Ma has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) of the E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP) series. Ma will oversee the development and delivery of the EBK GP series, managing the operational team and working with all technical partners supporting the event. She will also sit on the board alongside …
Read More »Danish e-bike brand Mate officially opens first UK store
Danish e-bike brand Mate has officially launched its first UK store, right in the heart of London. Mate has opened a two-floor, 2,000 square foot flagship store in the Seven Dials area of central London, in between Covent Garden and Soho. The space is the first bricks-and-mortar store for the …
Read More »Next 100 speakers announced for Move 2022 mobility event
The next 100 speakers have been confirmed for the Move 2022 mobility event, taking place in London in June. Now in its fourth edition, Move is a cross-sector mobility trade event that brings together leaders from the automotive industry, transport operators, tech companies, energy providers and micromobility firms. Taking place …
Read More »Disabled people need to be at heart of low-car cities, says climate charity
As the UK moves towards low-car cities, disabled people need to be at the heart of the decision-making, according to a climate charity. Following the publication of a report by the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy and charity Possible, the co-authors have highlighted the need for cities to consider …
Read More »IAA Mobility event makes major changes for 2023 event
The IAA Mobility event will be returning in 2023, with the organisers making some major changes based on feedback from exhibitors. In October last year, all cycling brands involved in IAA Mobility were asked to evaluate the inaugural edition via an online survey, to help improve the next event. Scheduled …
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