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Shared transport charity CoMoUK welcomes London’s ULEZ scrappage scheme 

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The shared transport charity CoMoUK has welcomed the introduction of an ULEZ scrappage scheme in London. CoMoUK (Collaborative Mobility UK), says that shared transport options like bike hire, shared e-scooters, and car clubs will be a pivotal role in London’s mobility landscape, as the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) …

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London e-scooter operators support TfL’s Scrappage Scheme with discounted and free rides

London e scooter operators support TfLs Scrappage Scheme with discounted and free rides London e-scooter operators support TfL's Scrappage Scheme with discounted and free rides

London’s e-scooter operators, Dott, Lime and Tier, are supporting TfL’s Scrappage Scheme with discounted and free rides, as London gears up for the expansion of ULEZ in August. The scheme aims to support Londoners on certain means-tested benefits or non-means-tested disability benefits by providing grants to successful applicants to scrap …

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Madrid awards Tier, Dott and Lime contacts to operate e-scooters in the city 

3G0A8816 Madrid awards Tier, Dott and Lime contacts to operate e-scooters in the city 

The Spanish capital Madrid has now appointed three micromobility operators, Lime, Tier, and Dott to run its first e-scooter scheme. In late 2022, Madrid City Council launched its first tender for shared e-scooters in the city, described as one of the most important markets in Europe, by Tier.  A total …

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Booking opens soon for Euro Mobility Festival in Girona

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The Euro Mobility Festival in Girona is now into its second year, with bookings for new brands opening soon. Hosted by Sea Otter Europe, an official BikeBiz media partner event,  in the picturesque cycling haven of Girona in Spain, Euro Mobility Festival 2023 takes place from the 22nd-24th September, and …

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Cycle insurer Bikmo announces new partnership to offer bike lease insurance 

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Specialist cycle insurer Bikmo has announced a new partnership, to offer commercial fleet insurance to bike leasing customers.  In a new partnership with e-bike subscription service Blike, Bikmo will offer an insurance product for customers renting bikes through Blike, including theft, accidental damage and vandalism cover, both at home and …

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Tier partners with London Road Safety Council to cooperate on safety issues and sponsor LRSC website

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The London Road Safety Council (LRSC) has announced a partnership with Tier to cooperate on safety issues in London and sponsor the LRSC website. Founded in 2018, Tier currently operates in more than 560 cities across 32 countries in Europe, the United States and the Middle East. Under the new …

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Dott reports change in travel habits from riders as energy crisis impacts decisions

DSC07561 e1648050936387 Dott reports change in travel habits from riders as energy crisis impacts decisions

Micromobility operator Dott has reported a change in habits from its riders, as the energy crisis impacts people’s decisions in how they travel. More than one-third (36%) of its riders are using shared e-scooters and e-bikes more as a result of the energy crisis, rising to nearly half (49%) of those …

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Tier e-scooters and e-bikes hit 1 million rides in Dubai 

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Tier’s e-scooters and e-bikes in Dubai have officially hit the one million ride mark, two years after their launch. German micromobility operator Tier introduced its e-scooters in the United Arab Emirates in October 2020, helping support travellers in the largest city in the Gulf region.  Since the launch, a million …

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We’re hiring: BikeBiz and MMB looking for a new Staff Writer

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Do you have a passion for all things bikes and e-mobility, and possess a strong journalistic ability? If so BikeBiz and MMB would love to hear from you. A vacancy has just opened to join the BikeBiz team as a staff writer, to work across the BikeBiz magazine, website, and sister title MMB.  BikeBiz …

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Bike cleaning brand Muc-Off partners with EAV 

Muc Off expands e bike range with new kits Bike cleaning brand Muc-Off partners with EAV 

The British bike cleaning brand Muc-Off has announced a partnership with EAV, becoming the approved care provider for EAV fleets from January. Dorset-based Muc-Off, a leader in bicycle and motorbike maintenance and cleaning products, has been expanding into the micromobility sector, recently launch a range of e-bike specific lubricants and …

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