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Besides numerous new schemes, among others in Poland (Metrobike in the Upper Silesian Region) and Spain (TUeBICI in Santander), Nextbike has also entered three new markets this year. In recent months, the European market leader has brought its mobility solutions to Greece, Kosovo and Portugal. Moreover, a tender to expand …

The OurBike scheme, which offers electric cargo bikes for hire for just £3 an hour, currently has 45 OurBikes available for hire across 11 London boroughs and one in Saffron Walden. OurBike aims to not only provide an alternative solution to a car but also aspires to enable better community …

Lime is the first of a series of organisations to sign up to the Sight Loss Council e-bike charter created by blind and partially sighted volunteers. The charter calls for operators, local authorities and governing bodies to sign up to Sight Loss Councils’ six key principles. This is to ensure …

Brussels, Belgium, headquartered Cowboy is promoting a highly personalised opportunity to experience its bikes, with the brand’s “Ride with us” test ride experience. “Ride with us” seeks to make a strong, positive, differentiating, brand statement, elevating the service above the more typical, ‘find time to go to a bike shop, …

Winners of a £1.4 million competition to transform the transport sector, grow the economy and inspire innovation have been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Organisations and academics with innovative ideas were able to win up to £45,000 in funding to offer sustainable, forward-thinking alternatives and contribute to the …

Danish cargo bike brand Christiania Bikes is now adding Comodule connectivity to its e-bikes, enabling riders to track and control their bike through the Christiania Bikes app. With e-bike theft increasing in Denmark, Comodule connectivity will be included as standard on all new mid-drive Christiania e-bikes and as an optional …

Following the successful launch of Beryl bikes in Worcester, new bays are now ready to use across the University of Worcester campuses. Eight new bays will allow staff and students to access the bikes from City Campus, Severn Campus, and at several locations on St John’s Campus. The bikeshare scheme …

Bo has announced its first international expansion into Ireland, with Lifty Electrics confirmed as the official Dublin-based retailer and service centre. Key to Bo’s expansion was the Irish Government cementing Dublin’s status as a hub for progressive transport solutions, making it the ideal first international market for the brand.. The …

Pure Electric has surpassed its crowdfunding target by more than 227%, as everyday investors back the company’s global green mobility ambitions. The raise is part of a wider raise in which the company had previously secured more than £4 million from high-net worth individuals, adding to £70 million investment to …

A new e-bike share scheme has hit the streets of Stevenage, boosting access to sustainable transport and contributing towards cutting traffic congestion, while boosting air quality and public health. Operated by UK-based shared sustainable transport providers, Beryl, in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council, the scheme comprises 150 e-bikes available to …