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Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof has been declared bankrupt. The company said in a statement that a judge at the Amsterdam District Court had declared Dutch entities VanMoof Global Holding BV, VanMoof BV and Van Moof Global Support BV bankrupt on Tuesday, July 17. Administrators are now in the process of …

Micromobility software provider Joyride has partnered with Flare Aware in a significant step to ensure rider safety. This incident-avoidance network, which connects millions of riders globally, pre-warns drivers when a vulnerable road user, such as an e-bike or e-scooter, is in their blind spot. By tackling the issue of driver …

Belgian e-bike brand Cowboy has created an app to keep VanMoof owners on the road, as the Dutch company explores restructuring due to financial difficulties. The Bikey app, which launched overnight, enables VanMoof riders to generate and save their own unique digital key so they can continue using their e-bike. …

UPDATE: VanMoof declared bankrupt, administrators consider selling assets  Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof has filed for Chapter 11 status to protect it from creditors. The move was approved by the district court of Amsterdam late on Wednesday, July 12, essentially entering the business into administration to allow time to reorganise and …

Rad Power Bikes is set to close its UK and EU operation at the end of this year to focus on the American market. In a statement released on its website titled “we are sad to say goodbye”, the company’s CEO Phil Molyneux detailed how an in-depth business evaluation made …

Zedify and Chorlton Bike Deliveries have celebrated the opening of new logistics hubs in South Manchester, Chorlton Precinct and Moss Side. The organisations both actively sought out visible locations. One at the heart of one of Manchester’s thriving communities and a larger space strategically located close to the city centre, …

Findings from the European Cargo Bike Manufacturer Survey have been published, highlighting exponential growth in sales and jobs for the developing sector. The anonymous online survey was conducted by industry associations Cycling Industries Europe and Zukunft Fahrrad, along with Sporting Insights, from Friday, May 5, to Sunday, June 11. More …

A new poll from micromobility operator Voi has found that a majority of people want e-scooter legislation to be updated. The new research, commissioned by Voi and carried out by polling company Attest, found that 80% of respondents are supportive of new regulation for e-scooters, with 70% wanting legislation introduced …

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Lime has been re-selected to operate its shared e-scooters in London, following its competitive re-tender for the Capital’s ongoing e-scooter trial. The scheme has been extended until 2024, with contracts successfully awarded to Lime, Dott and Voi. Manish Kharel, general manager for Lime …

Flare, the micromobility safety intelligence company, has welcomed Scott Barger to its advisory team to help shape the future of protecting vulnerable road users (VRUs). Together, they are hoping to drive innovation and transform the landscape of micromobility safety. As the co-founder of Zwift, the virtual training platform, Barger has …