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Micromobility platform HumanForest has expanded into West London, offering e-bikes and the Hammersmith and Fulham area.  This is the first time the London-based operator has expanded into the west of the capital, having first launched in Islington in summer 2020.  HumanForest operates a unique business model, as it uses advertising …

Micromobility provider Tier has acquired camera-based location firm Fantasmo, to bring improvements to parking in-house.  US-based company Fantasmo uses cameras to replace GPS tracking, with the technology capable of tracking how e-bike and e-scooter users park their machines.  Tier says it has acquired Fantasmo as an investment into its parking …

Micromobility provider Bolt has launched its fifth generation of e-scooter, the Bolt 5.  The latest machine has been designed with new safety features, as well as curved handlebars and a wider foot-space for better grip and handling. A larger front wheel and hydraulic suspension are also new additions to Bolt …

There is major demand amongst lower income people to legalise e-scooters, according to research from retailer Pure Electric.  New research from the micromobility specialist chain shows the extent of the demand for the Government to legalise e-scooter use on the roads in the UK. Currently privately-owned e-scooters are subject to …

Voi has just celebrated its 100 millionth ride in Europe after it was founded in 2018. The Swedish micromobility firm says it crossed the 100-million journey mark for its e-bikes and e-scooters on 20th March, with the milestone ride taking place in Seville, Spain.  Trips on Voi scooters more than …

Micromobility provider Dott has launched its brand new e-bikes in London, with machines now available in Hammersmith and Fulham. More than 250 bikes will be in operation in the area, as Dott expands its offering in the capital, as e-scooters are already available in London.  Duncan Robertson, general manager UK …

Micromobility company Tier has partnered with the personalised journey information provider Zipabout, to provide millions of rail users with a sustainable option for the last mile of their trips. The partnership means anyone opted in to receive journey information from Zipabout’s rail clients, including National Rail Enquiries, c2c, EMR and …

Fully Charged launched its new store in Guildford earlier this week, offering an array of e-bike brands in fold-up, commuter, hybrid, eMTB and cargo options. The electric bike retailer welcomed 100 people to the new 3,000sq/ft store on the evening of Tuesday 15th March. “We couldn’t be prouder to now …

Micromobility operator Voi has hit the landmark milestone of 10 million UK rides, the company announced today. The milestone ride comes just 18 months after the first shared e-scooters arrived in the UK. Voi operates in 17 towns and cities up and down the country and employs over 200 people. …

The E-Bike Grand Prix series has appointed Richard Bate from Formula E as the head of health and safety.  Launching in late 2022, the E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP) series is a collection of global criterium races, designed to showcase e-bike technology.  As the organisers gather pace for the inaugural …