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“Greater dialogue with operators and parking alternatives are solution to e-bike congestion in Central London”

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UK shared transport charity CoMoUK has called for further dialogue between Westminster City Council and London’s e-bike operators, following the removal of bikes from the streets in central London. Westminster City Council earlier this week began seizing dockless bicycles left strewn on roads and pavements across central London, following a …

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Voi hits record e-scooter rides in Birmingham during Commonwealth Games 

Voi hopping on during the games Voi hits record e-scooter rides in Birmingham during Commonwealth Games 

Micromobility operator Voi has released its ridership figures from Birmingham during the 2022 Commonwealth Games – a record 66,000 journeys in just 12 days.  Taking place between Thursday, 28th July and Monday, 8th August, the Commonwealth Games saw people from across the UK and around the world descend on the …

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“There is pent-up demand for e-scooters”: Tandem Group on embracing electric

Tandem feature "There is pent-up demand for e-scooters": Tandem Group on embracing electric

Despite the lingering uncertainty about e-scooters, UK product distributor Tandem Group is forging ahead in e-mobility. Director of sales Matt Rudd talks to Alex Ballinger about e-transport This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here E-scooters continue to be the biggest talking …

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The Electric Bike Shop takes over four Pure Electric stores 

The Electric Bike Shop opens new Brentwood store The Electric Bike Shop takes over four Pure Electric stores 

E-bike specialist retailer The Electric Bike Shop has announced it will be taking over four Pure Electric stores.  Last month, e-mobility retailer Pure Electric announced that it would be focussing on international expansion of its branded e-scooter business, and as a result would be exiting the e-bike market, closing a …

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Voi encourages drivers to try an e-bike on Cycle to Work day with free rides 

Riding an e bike in the city Voi encourages drivers to try an e-bike on Cycle to Work day with free rides 

Shared micromobility operator Voi has urged drivers to ditch their car in favour of an e-bike, by offering free rides on Cycle to Work Day.  Now in its 10th year and taking place on Thursday, 4th August, Cycle to Work Day is a national annual event that encourages people to …

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Lime donates three adapted bikes to award-winning cycling charity 

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Micromobility brand Lime has donated three specially-adapted bikes to the inclusive cycling charity Wheels for Wellbeing.  As part of its drive to get more people using sustainable modes of transport, US-based e-scooter and e-bike operator Lime has sponsored the three adaptive bikes, which will be used to run bike training …

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Lime renews partnership with Ealing Council as e-bikes boom

image001 1 e1646058694728 Lime renews partnership with Ealing Council as e-bikes boom

Shared micromobility operator Lime has extended its partnership with Ealing Council, as the use of e-bikes continues to boom in the borough.  Lime e-bikes were first launched in West London in 2018, and user numbers continue to rise as the number of e-bike journeys has jumped by 67% this year, …

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E-mobility brand Zinc calls for e-bike subsidies to encourage public to take up cycling 

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British e-mobility brand Zinc has called on the Government to offer e-bike subsidies, similar to those currently offered for zero-emission motorbikes and cars.  Zinc, specialist in e-scooters and e-bikes, said that there is growing appetite for e-bikes, and that the Government needs to support their use to encourage cycling.  On …

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Micromobility operator Dott releases first annual sustainability report

Dott e scooters e bikes now available on Google Maps Micromobility operator Dott releases first annual sustainability report

European micromobility operator Dott has released its first annual sustainability report, measuring the impact of its operations and progress against its targets throughout 2021. The report has been produced following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and Dott’s sustainability goals are linked directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. …

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Five reasons why now is the time for shared e-bike schemes

Wunder Mobility ebike 1 Five reasons why now is the time for shared e-bike schemes

Sponsored article in partnership with Wunder Mobility It’s no secret, two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, that micromobility has been transforming our cities one e-vehicle at a time. There is still a long way to go to achieve significant lower emissions and widespread car-free zones, but one of the most …

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