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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. …

E-bike conversion brand Swytch has unveiled what it calls the ‘world’s first pocket-sized e-bike battery’.  The London-based firm, which specialises in almost-universal battery kits for bikes, has developed a new power unit that’s similar in size to a smart-phone. Swytch’s new battery still provides 250w of power and nine miles …

Micromobility brand Voi has unveiled its first long-term e-scooter rental scheme, which is making its debut in the city of Oxford.  The new service from the Swedish e-bike and scooter rental firm promises to offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to car use.  Scooters can be rented for £65 per …

British e-bike brand Eskuta has unveiled its new model, inspired by the looks of motorbike but will all the benefits of an e-bike. The SX250 Series III has been designed as an alternative to traditionally-styled e-bikes, instead offering rear view mirrors, indicators, motorbike suspension and brake, and security features like …

The e-bike conversion brand Swytch has raised £3.8 million in its latest funding round. Based in London, and founded in 2017, Swytch is an innovator in DIY battery and motor kits that can convert almost any bike into an electric-assisted machine.  After raising $500,000 through and Indiegogo campaign in 2017, …

E-scooters need to be more tightly regulated in order to encourage their use in the UK, according to a collection of insurance groups.  A number of insurance organisations have written to the Government to reiterate their support of sustainable transport methods like electric scooters, but have also set out a …