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TRL has announced a new European Commission (EC) contract win, to be delivered jointly with fka GmbH, aimed at analysing the micromobility market in the EU and options for advancing safety and technical harmonisation within the micromobility market. Exponential growth in recent years has prompted the incorporation of electric motors …

Delivery Mates, a leading provider of sustainable delivery solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Yodel to enhance and expand delivery services in Glasgow. This collaboration aims to revolutionise the delivery landscape in the city, providing a more sustainable and efficient solution for businesses and consumers alike. In a significant …

Leeds City Bikes – a fully electric public bike hire service delivered by Beryl in partnership with Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority – are now cheaper and more accessible following the launch of a new payment option. Riders can save money by paying for their journeys …

Jorvik Tricycles, one of the fastest growing businesses in Yorkshire, has announced the opening of an experience-led showroom, tricycle workshop and state-of-the-art indoor test track in Wheldrake, York. The new 6,000 sq ft bespoke showroom, situated in Millfield Industrial Estate, offers customers the opportunity to try a new tricycle in …

Tier riders have covered more than one million miles on e-scooters and WestBikes since taking over the micromobility service in the west of England in September 2023. Tier is celebrating the milestone by offering users a discount code to thank the people of Bristol and Bath and to encourage more …

Cowboy, the world’s most connected e-bikes, can now be maintained at the riders’ home following the launch of the company’s new on-demand services. Alongside Cowboy’s fast-growing network of independent bike store partners and industry-first Cowboy Care – its monthly maintenance and repair subscription service – on-demand offers an additional way …

Forest has launched a dockless and shared Cycle to Work scheme, working out at 60 minutes cycling per day for approximately £1 per day. The shared micromobility platform is working in partnership with all the major UK benefits providers, so that employees can access the scheme through their company’s existing …

Drop Mobility, a growing e-bike share company that allows cities to purchase or lease e-bikes, has landed a growth funding package from Decathlon Capital Partners to support its continued expansion. Details of the revenue-based investment package have not been disclosed. Drop Mobility will use the capital to expand to new …

Information around how to safely purchase, charge and use e-bikes and e-scooters has been published by the Department for Transport (DfT) today, February 1, to improve consumer safety. Following extensive consultation with industry, guidance on battery safety for both e-scooters and e-bikes will raise awareness for owners on how to …

A withdrawal notice of an e-bike battery brand linked to fires across England has been issued by the Government. The e-bike battery, manufactured by a company called UPP, has been found to present a “serious risk of fire due to poor manufacturing”. Withdrawal notices have been issued by the Office …