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A new, greener wave?

Sainsburys A new, greener wave?

Riese & Müller UK sales manager Michael Gregg analyses the cargo bike scene in the UK Cargo bikes in the UK still remain somewhat of a head-turner when one passes you by in the streets. However, in the hustle and bustle of the big city life, the cargo bike is …

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Voi launching parking racks that reduce street hazards for vulnerable pedestrians

Voi launching parking racks that reduce street hazards for vulnerable pedestrians Voi launching parking racks that reduce street hazards for vulnerable pedestrians

Voi is launching redesigned parking racks created in collaboration with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to help reduce street clutter and improve e-scooter parking habits. The new parking racks have extended and raised side panels to enclose the whole length of the e-scooter. Voi has also increased …

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Beryl, City Sightseeing Bournemouth join forces to encourage more sustainable trips

Beryl City Sightseeing Bournemouth urging visitors and residents to enjoy a greener summer Beryl, City Sightseeing Bournemouth join forces to encourage more sustainable trips

Beryl and City Sightseeing Bournemouth have teamed up to offer a car-free alternative for visitors and residents this summer. The discounted combination ticket will give customers a 24-hour unlimited use of the City Sightseeing Bournemouth open-top bus service and Beryl bikes. The initiative, which will begin from today, expects to …

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Digital sensors to provide new insights into transport movements in Richmond

Digital sensors to provide new insights into transport movements in Richmond Digital sensors to provide new insights into transport movements in Richmond

Richmond Council is rolling out digital sensors to provide insights into active travel and pedestrian movements, to inform planning to improve the road network and urban environment and help make the borough smarter, safer and more sustainable. The council will be working with UK-based transport artificial intelligence company Vivacity Labs, using …

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Dott, Lime and Tier selected for London’s e-scooter trial

Dott Lime and Tier selected for Londons e scooter trial Dott, Lime and Tier selected for London's e-scooter trial

London’s rental e-scooter trial will begin on 7th June in a core group of boroughs, Canary Wharf and the City of London with more areas expected to join the 12-month trial as it progresses, TfL and London Councils have announced. Operators Dott, Lime and Tier have been appointed to take part in the trial. …

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Bird going public on NYSE through Switchback II merger

Bird Bird going public on NYSE through Switchback II merger

Bird is to go public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) through a merger with Switchback II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). This is the ‘next significant step’ on its journey to provide the world with safe, eco-friendly transportation, said a statement. Since 2017, Bird’s shared micro-EV service …

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E-scooter trial end date extended to spring 2022

e scooter trial E-scooter trial end date extended to spring 2022

The end date for e-scooter trials has been extended to spring 2022. Local areas have been able to run e-scooter rental trials, for use on roads, cycle lanes and tracks only, since 4th July last year. While it is legal to buy or sell an e-scooter, riding them on public …

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BikeTrax now available for e-bikes with Yamaha motors

BikeTrax now available for e bikes with Yamaha motors 1 BikeTrax now available for e-bikes with Yamaha motors

BikeTrax for Yamaha is now available at all BikeTrax dealers and in the PowUnity online store. BikeTrax for Yamaha engines can be retrofitted directly by end customers. With the help of the enclosed step-by-step instructions, the GPS tracker installed is ‘invisible’ to thieves from the outside. The BikeTrax theft protection …

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Pure Electric’s new Plymouth showroom opens with wide range of e-bikes and e-scooters

Pure Electrics new Plymouth showroom opens with wide range of e bike and e scooters Pure Electric's new Plymouth showroom opens with wide range of e-bikes and e-scooters

Pure Electric has opened its new Plymouth showroom next to the Drake Circus Shopping Centre. The new showroom, which creates five new jobs in the local area, is located on the Charles Cross roundabout. Experts will be on-hand to offer advice to visitors interested in adopting electric transport technology, while the …

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Voi launches long-term rental scheme in North Devon

Voi Voi launches long-term rental scheme in North Devon

Voi has launched a long-term rental scheme in North Devon. The scheme will allow Petroc staff and students to keep their scooters with them for a fixed period of time. The launch aims at improving access to the college’s Sticklepath campus and ease congestion during peak times. Similar to the …

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