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A new report into micromobility lifespans has found that today’s shared e-scooters last up to five-times longer the early models. US-based mobility consulting firm Brightside has released the first comprehensive report into e-bike and e-scooter longevity, assessing the average lifespan of Voi’s shared e-scooters.  The report, titled ‘How Long do …

National shared transport charity CoMoUK has urged councils to treat bike share as a key part of their sustainable transport offer and ensure it has sufficient funding for it to be developed to support all communities. New guidance from CoMoUK (Collaborative Mobility UK) has called for a partnership approach between …

Lime electric bikes will be available to hire in Nottingham from spring 2023 thanks to an exclusive partnership between the provider and Nottingham City Council. A fleet of up to 700 dockless Lime e-bikes will be available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis from virtual parking bays in key city …

More than half of potential e-bike buyers would prefer bikes with anti-locking brakes (ABS), according to new research from e-bike publication Move Electric.  In a survey of e-mobility consumers, Move Electric found that 55% would be more interested in buying an electrically assisted bike with ABS fitted.  The same survey …

Councillors in Paris are considering a potential ban on rental e-scooters in the city, due to safety related concerns, according to reports.  While the final decision on whether to renew the licences for Paris’ three shared micromobility operators – Lime, Dott and Tier- rests with the city mayor Anne Hidalgo, …

As sales of e-bikes and e-scooters continue to soar, manufacturers need to reassure consumers that their products are safe. Rebecca Bland explores the fire safety question in the micromobility market This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Lithium-ion batteries have been …

British e-scooter brand Pure Electric smashed through its crowdfunding target, hitting £2.3 million in investment from 1,200 backers.  Pure Electric, formerly a high street e-mobility retailer but now an e-scooter manufacturer, launched a Crowdcube investment campaign in October, hitting its initial £1 million goal within days, going on to far …

Micromobility operator Lime has partnered with pub and hotel business Fuller’s to offer staff a sustainable option for commuting.  US-based shared transport operator Lime will be offering Fuller’s London-based staff a 50% discount on all e-bike and e-scooter riders, to help hospitality workers travel safely and sustainably. The announcement follows …

Micromobility operator Voi has launched a UK-first wireless e-scooter charging trial. The Swedish-based shared transport platform has partnered with charging tech company Bumblee Power and the University of Warwick, to trial wireless charging pads at parking locations in Warwick. According to Voi, this new trial could help reduce operating costs, …

Micromobility provider Beryl has been getting in the festive spirit with the launch of gift vouchers ahead of the Christmas period.  Beryl, which runs bike, e-bike, and scooter schemes around the UK, is hoping to encourage more people to travel sustainably with the announcement of Minute Bundles, which can be …