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The micromobilty industry is ready to adapt to legalisation, according to the general manager of Bird e-scooters, as the UK Government has announced plans to update e-scooter legislation in this parliamentary session.  Following the Queen’s Speech on Tuesday (10th May), a Government spokesperson has confirmed that e-scooter laws will be …

A Government spokesperson has confirmed that new e-scooter legislation is on the way in the upcoming Transport Bill.  On Tuesday (10th May), the UK Government set out its plans for new laws in the upcoming parliamentary session in the Queen’s Speech,  While there was no specific mention of electric scooters …

A new cargo bike initiative has been launched at a Bristol hospital following a £920,000 investment.  The year-long trial, beginning in June, will see e-bikes used as direct replacements for vans at the Bristol Royal infirmary in the centre of the city.  Funded by a £920,000 investment from central Government, …

Micromobility operator Voi has launched its newest e-scooter campaign, focussed on rider responsibility.  The ‘Let’s get it right’ campaign follows on from last year’s ‘Ride safe, park smart’ messaging from Voi, as the brand tries to overcome concerns around safety that some organisations still have surrounding e-scooters.  Voi has launched …

Electric vehicle charging specialist Zipcharge has unveiled a new hub featuring a micromobility docking station.  The GoHub, which Zipcharge calls a revolution in electric vehicle (EV) charging, is a community-based solution that can be installed anywhere, offering charging points for a variety of vehicles. Designed to be used on-street, in …

Private-use e-scooters should be legalised to help ‘dramatically’ improve safety, according to a group of campaigners. A coalition of nine transport organisations have joined forces to urge the UK Government to accelerate plans for e-scooter legislation for a new class of light electric vehicles.  The organisations, which include shared transport …

Micromobility provider Dott said it has seen a rapid increase in the number of new e-bike and e-scooter riders so far this year.  The Dutch shared transport operator said that the driver behind the surge has been new riders, with an 85% increase in first-time users in the first quarter …

Micromobility operator Tier has announced free e-scooter training sessions for women, in a UK first. The new masterclasses, being offered in partnership with cycling social enterprise Bikeworks, are designed to get more people using electric scooters as a sustainable mode of transport. The training sessions, taking place across London from …

Tier has announced that its next-generation scooter will arrive on London streets this month in a boost for safety and accessibility. The new model has features to support safety and inclusivity, especially for those affected by sight loss, such as more Tier colouring making the scooter easier to identify, a …

Bird has announced the launch of an exclusive pilot programme with the City of Indio, California. Through the exclusive agreement, Bird will bring its shared e-scooter service to the “City of Festivals,” home of Coachella, which kicked off Friday 15th April, and Stagecoach, set to take place later this month. …