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British e-mobility brand Zinc has called on the Government to offer e-bike subsidies, similar to those currently offered for zero-emission motorbikes and cars.  Zinc, specialist in e-scooters and e-bikes, said that there is growing appetite for e-bikes, and that the Government needs to support their use to encourage cycling.  On …

European micromobility operator Dott has released its first annual sustainability report, measuring the impact of its operations and progress against its targets throughout 2021. The report has been produced following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and Dott’s sustainability goals are linked directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. …

Sponsored article in partnership with Wunder Mobility It’s no secret, two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, that micromobility has been transforming our cities one e-vehicle at a time. There is still a long way to go to achieve significant lower emissions and widespread car-free zones, but one of the most …

Shared transport operator Voi has installed new parking infrastructure in Portsmouth, as the demand for e-scooters in the city continues to rise. The Voi e-scooter rental scheme in Portsmouth has now hit 372,000 rides since launching in 2021, prompting the brand to install 32 new bike racks (260 spaces), bringing …

Shared transport operator Lime has unveiled its latest technology designed to cut down on dangerous riding and reduce crashes.  Lime Vision is a new platform with a range of safety features, including Advanced Sidewalk Detection, which will recognise when a rider has encroached onto a pavement in less than a …

Micromobility operator Dott has reported a ‘rapid’ rise in the use of its e-scooters and e-bikes across Europe as its peak summer season starts. Total rides increased by 73% in Q2 2022 compared to the first quarter, up by 192% year on year. The growing rides were fuelled by sharp …

HumanForest is launching London’s first shared e-moped scheme, the company’s new innovation to provide delivery drivers with flexible access to sustainable travel. The e-moped trial consists of 200 vehicles, all fully powered by certified renewable energy, which will be rented by business delivery riders across London. The HumanForest e-moped is …

Micromobility operator Voi has announced a further expansion of its operating area in Birmingham to help residents and visitors easily access the main venues of the upcoming international sports event, including Alexander Stadium. As part of an expansion, which now covers nearly 50 square miles of the city, Voi said …

The British bike share operator Hourbike has partnered with e-bike manufacturer Fifteen, to “revolutionise” schemes in the UK. French brand Fifteen, formed through a merger between self-service e-bike operators Smoove and Zoov last year, is an innovative e-bike brand and bike share provider that offers a unique and efficient docking …

By Stuart Snape, Managing Partner, Graham Coffey and Co. Solicitors Injury Prevention Week is an annual national awareness event which aims to bring focus to preventable injuries, drawing on the lessons that can be learnt in order to strive for better safeguarding of all, be it at the workplace or …