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Belgian e-bike designer Cowboy has raised $80 million in its latest funding round, as the company eyes further US expansion. Currently available across Europe, including the UK, and in the US, Cowboy raised the $80 million (£59 million) in Series C financing thanks to investors Exor, HCVC, and Siam Capital, …

Ison Distribution has received a delivery of 2022-range Benno e-cargo bikes following delays.  The UK-based distributor said it has received the Benno Boost, eJoy and RemiDemi models in its latest delivery, with limited stock available for immediate delivery to dealers.  Ison said that a significant number of the models are …

Micromobility provider Beryl is celebrating the first anniversary of its e-scooter scheme in Bournemouth and Poole. Launched on 25th January 2021 in partnership with BCP Council, the DfT pilot scheme surpassed a million kilometres (1,006,442km) over the weekend from 264,346 separate journeys in its first year. Feedback from users shows …

HumanForest has formed a new partnership with London-based property company Romulus to facilitate free and sustainable travel for its employees and workspace members. The partnership launches in light of last week’s government guidance to encourage employees to make the transition back to the physical workplace post-Covid 19. The partnership will …

Lime has announced a major £20million investment in London over the next 18 months, as the brand approaches a significant milestone for its shared transport platform. Headquartered in San Francisco in the USA, Lime launched in London at the end of 2018 and has grown significantly throughout the pandemic, with …

Micromobility platform HumanForest has launched new sustainability challenges for its users.  The London-based e-bike company is urging riders to reduce their carbon footprint, increase their time spent outside, and burn as much energy as they can over the coming weeks.  First up is the ‘CO2 Saver’ challenge, as HumanForest users …

UK e-bike retailer Fully Charged has opened a new store in Liskeard, Cornwall. The newest branch will service as a hub for test-rides, servicing and delivery in the South West, serving Cornwall, Devon and south Somerset.  London-based retailer Fully Charged recently expanded with a store in Silverstone, but will now …

Voi’s head of sustainability Sarah Badoux tells Rebecca Morley why city planning needs to focus on active travel How best to move around our cities has long been a focus for governments and local authorities, even more so recently following a shift in travel habits during the pandemic. Many campaigners …

In an unusual campaign, Uber has partnered with shared transport platform Lime to offer £5000 worth of takeaway to one London cyclist.  While attempting to get more people cycling in the capital, Uber and Lime will offer free Uber Eats deliveries for one month (up to £5,000) to the person …

The e-scooter platform Dott has revealed its huge growth in London and across Europe in 2021. Based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Dott reported 130% more trips last year when compared with 2020, including an 80% jump in trips in September alone as commuters returned to offices across Europe. Dott …