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Dott, the European micromobility operator, has reported an increase in use of its shared e-scooters and e-bikes in cities across Europe during 2023. Dott’s riders were travelling further, and more frequently as shared micromobility became more of an everyday service for users. Throughout the year, the average trip distance on …

Beryl has released its fourth annual Rider Report, a survey of thousands of riders used to identify behaviours, motivations, impacts and barriers. The report surveyed more than 3,000 people across 12 scheme areas that have signed up to use Beryl. This year, Beryl has had a positive impact on riders’ …

A new study from Lime has found that nine in 10 (91%) women face barriers to cycling in the UK. The data revealed a significant “gender pedal gap”, with women in the UK cycling almost half as much as men every month as a result. Just one in five (19%) …

VivaCity, the transport technology scaleup, has announced a strategic partnership with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), to improve future road safety within the region. This collaboration will mark the first UK Road Safety project of its kind. A total of 32 existing …

Beryl and Herefordshire Council are launching an innovative new addition to the bike and e-bike share scheme. From November 30, four new e-cargo bikes will be available to hire across the city – the first time that they have been provided alongside other modes of sustainable transport as part of …

Dott, the European micromobility operator, is further improving correct parking of its shared e-scooters and e-bikes using AI technology from Captur. The AI technology will instantly review parking pictures submitted by Dott’s riders at the end of their trip, based on criteria unique to the requirements of each city and …

Cowboy has opened its new brand store in central Brussels. The showroom, just a few metres away from the Palais de Bruxelles sits in the middle of the city’s Marollen and Sablon districts. Nestled within a vaulted ex-art gallery, this space is discreetly situated at 67, Rue de la Régence. …

Smart technology is out to improve and grow the increasing number of public bike share schemes being deployed across the UK and in Europe – and it’s all about giving bikes a ‘brain’. Bicycle brand Pashley might be synonymous with classic loop frames and wicker baskets, but Britain’s oldest bicycle …

HumanForest, the parent company of Forest, has raised a £5 million extension to its Series A after securing investment from two venture capital firms and further funding from sustainable finance specialist, Triodos Bank UK. The total Series A has now reached £17 million, following an initial investment of £12m which …

Wish.com has banned the sale of e-bike chargers and conversion kits, Electrical Safety First understands, yet concerns have been raised about the enforcement of the new policy. Responding to a previous investigation conducted last year by the charity into unsafe e-bike chargers sold on its platform, Wish.com recently told the …