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Voi calls for a timeframe for e-scooter legislation

Copie de V5 full front Voi calls for a timeframe for e-scooter legislation

by Voi Public Policy Manager, Harry Foskin As MPs returned to Westminster last week, the future of e-scooters was firmly back on the agenda. A meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Micromobility brought together MPs, Peers, Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, local authorities, and operators to reflect on …

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LEVA-EU promotes out of classification eMoped not for use on public roads

Segway drive side on LEVA-EU promotes out of classification eMoped not for use on public roads

LEVA-EU, the body which positions itself as “the only trade association in Europe to work exclusively for light, electric vehicles (LEVs)” has taken to social media to promote a product which conforms to no current classification for legal use, with the manufacturer itself stating “for off-road use only”. Reading this, …

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Five things UK Cities could learn from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo

Voie cyclable le long de la rue de Rivoli, Paris.

By Adam Tranter, CEO, Fusion Media Last week, I had the chance to listen in on a conversation between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. As ever, she was honest, direct and determined. In my opinion, there is a lot to admire in what Paris …

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There’s new money for active travel, but is it enough?

Adam Tranter Downing Street There’s new money for active travel, but is it enough?

By Adam Tranter, CEO, Fusion The 2025 Spending Review brought a number of significant announcements for transport, and in a welcome change, walking and cycling weren’t left out. We should remember that not that long ago, cycling and walking were not things the previous Government really wanted to talk about. …

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CWIS3 is delayed – but what is it, and what impact could this have?

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Jack Mayorcas, Public Affairs Lead at Fusion Media, gives insight into the delays to CWIS3 (the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy), and what this means for the industry and schemes in your area. The political and policy worlds are absolutely full of acronyms, although none are perhaps as obscure as …

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5 minutes with… Clean Cities Campaign’s Caz Conneller

Caz Conneller profile pic 5 minutes with… Clean Cities Campaign's Caz Conneller

MicromobilityBiz recently got the chance to sit down for a conversation with Caz Conneller, a long-time champion of cycling whose passion for life on two wheels sees her work across sustainable, inclusive, and active mobility initiatives. Caz began her cycling journey riding in London as a means to get to …

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Eurobike 2025: Interview with Stefan Reisinger

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This piece first appeared in the June edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. We take a moment to talk with Stefan Reisinger, CEO of fairamic, organisers of Eurobike, ahead of this year’s show to talk about changes, trends, and what’s ahead for those attending in 2025. What is …

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What Does ‘Good’ Look Like in Active Travel Campaigning? A Former MP’s View

Trudy Harrison, Senior Advisor at Fusion Media with other cyclists at event

In the first of a series of upcoming contributions from Fusion Media, we hear from Trudy Harrison, Senior Advisor at Fusion Media, and her thoughts on active travel campaigning.  During my years as a Member of Parliament (MP) and Government Minister, I built a solid understanding of what cuts through …

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Seville and Hannover join new sustainable urban mobility planning hub with ETH Zurich and Bolt

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Seville and Hannover have today joined a pioneering research project designed to accelerate sustainable urban transport planning across Europe. Both cities will work with the Sustainable Urban Transitions Lab, an initiative set up by leading academics at ETH Zurich and supported by shared mobility operator Bolt, to conduct comprehensive studies …

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The five mile ride: Catching up with Synch

Synch 2 The five mile ride: Catching up with Synch

Rebecca Bland speaks to Gila Overton from Synch about the brand’s growing range of e-bikes and ambitions to expand its dealer network This piece first appeared in the latest edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Based out of a warehouse in Holton Heath in Dorset, e-bike …

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