Zedify, the UK’s largest cargo bike delivery network, has launched a recruitment drive to increase the number of women in the logistics industry. In collaboration with Loud Mobility, Zedify hosted an interactive event in Hoxton on 26th September titled “Women Delivering the Future,” offering women a unique opportunity to explore careers in cargo …
Read More »Londoners want more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, according to survey
A new survey shows that 70% of Londoners want more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and 60% agreed that all roads across the city should have a 20mph speed limit. Most residents (76%) also believe that e-bikes should be treated the same as mopeds (taxed, insured and have a number plate) …
Read More »Neuron celebrates global Helmet Safety Awareness Week
Neuron Mobility, will be kicking off its fourth annual Helmet Safety Awareness Week from September 21 to 29, across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK. In partnership with road safety charities the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) and the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) in Canada, this year’s campaign, …
Read More »Watford’s bike share scheme hits significant milestone
Beryl and partners Watford Borough Council are celebrating a significant milestone for the bike and e-bike share scheme. Launched in March 2020, the scheme has now clocked up more than half a million sustainable journeys across 1.34 million kilometres. This has generated around 190,000 hours of physical activity and, according …
Read More »Strava introduces new Metro for Academic Researchers Programme
Strava, a leading digital platform for athletes, with more than 125 million members, has announced the launch of the Metro for Academic Researchers Programme. This program is specifically designed for college and university students, as well as academic researchers, to support projects that aim to enhance biking and pedestrian infrastructure …
Read More »Massachusetts pioneers e-bike charging stations in low-income communities
A Cambridge, Massachusetts, based startup is using funding from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to expand access to Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). In what is being called “a groundbreaking initiative to advance sustainable transportation and provide affordable mobility options for low-income communities”, Metro Mobility has installed its ChargeLock e-bike …
Read More »Beryl to deliver new Guildford e-bike share scheme
Beryl has been appointed to deliver Guildford’s new e-bike hire scheme. The shared provider was appointed by a project partnership made up of Surrey County Council, which is contributing £1.05 million to help the start-up of the scheme, Guildford Borough Council, which is contributing £250,000, and the University of Surrey. …
Read More »Connected Cycle and I Lock It announce strategic partnership
Connected Cycle and I Lock It by Haveltec, have announced a partnership and a technical integration of I Lock It bike locks with Connected Cycle’s hardware and fleet management software. In this integration, Connected Cycle’s CC521 bike tracking device is wire connected to the I Lock It lock. A command …
Read More »Skarper raises a further £4.5 million in latest funding round
British start-up Skarper has attracted £4.5 million in new investment, bringing total funding to £12.8 million for its patented device that can turn a regular bike into an e-bike and back again with a single click. The latest round has been led by investment portfolio firm Adjuvo, generating the new …
Read More »New smart sensor technology to improve safety on cycle route in Solihull
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), and Solihull Council have announced a partnership with VivaCity, the transport technology scale-up, to improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists with AI-powered sensor technology. The sensors have been commissioned at a toucan crossing near Blythe Valley. …
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