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The French electric bike brand Angell has announced a new partnership with car manufacturer Mini to deliver its e-bike project. Angell, based in Paris, currently develops its own-brand e-bikes, but is now partnering with UK-based and German-owned brand Mini to help design and commercialise Mini’s e-bike.  Marc Simoncini, founder and …

France has increased restrictions on e-scooters and raised fines for illegal riding, ahead of the pivotal Paris referendum on shared e-scooters. This weekend, citizens of Paris will have the opportunity to vote on whether shared e-scooter schemes should be permitted in the city, following controversy around their safety.  Ahead of …

Cowboy, the e-bike brand, has announced a partnership with Selfridges and experience-led tech retailer Smartech. Cowboy e-bikes are now available at the retailer’s flagship Oxford Street store, as well as online at Selfridges.com from late April. This is the brand’s first entry into physical retail in the UK, further demonstrating …

London proves e-bikes are here to stay. By Hal Stevenson, senior public affairs Manager UK&I at Lime This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Cycling took hold of London last year, with journeys increasing by 40% since the start of …

London e-bike operator HumanForest has published the first edition of its annual sustainability report. The report measures the impact of its service on the environment and communities, as well as setting targets to reduce its carbon footprint. It also outlines the company’s framework for further action and improvement across three …

See.Sense, a provider of intelligent cycling products and data services, has announced the appointment of Richard Pearce as its new chief operating officer (COO). Pearce, who comes from a successful stint at a health tech startup, brings more than 20 years experience in operations, marketing and product development in high …

Zedify, one of the UK’s largest electric cargo bike delivery networks, has secured £5 million investment to expand its service, making it available to around 20% of the UK population. The round was led by Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, which is …

Five operators of shared e-scooters and e-bikes have published 10 recommendations for cities to better integrate shared micromobility vehicles onto its streets. Global operators Dott, Lime, Superpedestrian, Tier Mobility, and Voi have collaborated to create the framework, reflecting the expertise gained from many years of experience. Together, the five companies …

Residents of Paris are being asked to vote on whether e-scooter rental schemes should be banned in the city. A referendum has been called by the city hall asking people: “Do we or don’t we continue with free-floating rental scooters?” The vote is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April …

Dott, the European micromobility operator, has unveiled a new project which aims to double the lifespan of its vehicles, in a move which will help cut its carbon emissions by nearly 50%. Initially taking place in Lyon, Dott’s e-scooters will undergo a complete refurbishment, extending their current three years of …