Belgian e-bike brand Cowboy has created an app to keep VanMoof owners on the road, as the Dutch company explores restructuring due to financial difficulties. The Bikey app, which launched overnight, enables VanMoof riders to generate and save their own unique digital key so they can continue using their e-bike. …
Read More »VanMoof explores restructuring after reports of financial trouble
UPDATE: VanMoof declared bankrupt, administrators consider selling assets Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof has filed for Chapter 11 status to protect it from creditors. The move was approved by the district court of Amsterdam late on Wednesday, July 12, essentially entering the business into administration to allow time to reorganise and …
Read More »Rad Power Bikes to close UK and European operations
Rad Power Bikes is set to close its UK and EU operation at the end of this year to focus on the American market. In a statement released on its website titled “we are sad to say goodbye”, the company’s CEO Phil Molyneux detailed how an in-depth business evaluation made …
Read More »Zedify launches in Manchester, partners with Chorlton Bike Deliveries
Zedify and Chorlton Bike Deliveries have celebrated the opening of new logistics hubs in South Manchester, Chorlton Precinct and Moss Side. The organisations both actively sought out visible locations. One at the heart of one of Manchester’s thriving communities and a larger space strategically located close to the city centre, …
Read More »European Cargo Bike Manufacturer Survey highlights growth in sales and jobs
Findings from the European Cargo Bike Manufacturer Survey have been published, highlighting exponential growth in sales and jobs for the developing sector. The anonymous online survey was conducted by industry associations Cycling Industries Europe and Zukunft Fahrrad, along with Sporting Insights, from Friday, May 5, to Sunday, June 11. More …
Read More »Majority of people want updated e-scooter legislation, according to Voi-commissioned poll
A new poll from micromobility operator Voi has found that a majority of people want e-scooter legislation to be updated. The new research, commissioned by Voi and carried out by polling company Attest, found that 80% of respondents are supportive of new regulation for e-scooters, with 70% wanting legislation introduced …
Read More »Lime re-selected for TfL e-scooter scheme
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Lime has been re-selected to operate its shared e-scooters in London, following its competitive re-tender for the Capital’s ongoing e-scooter trial. The scheme has been extended until 2024, with contracts successfully awarded to Lime, Dott and Voi. Manish Kharel, general manager for Lime …
Read More »Zwift co-founder Scott Barger joins Flare advisory board
Flare, the micromobility safety intelligence company, has welcomed Scott Barger to its advisory team to help shape the future of protecting vulnerable road users (VRUs). Together, they are hoping to drive innovation and transform the landscape of micromobility safety. As the co-founder of Zwift, the virtual training platform, Barger has …
Read More »Less than 0.01% of London e-scooter trial trips resulted in serious injury, TfL data shows
Transport for London (TfL), London Councils and e-scooter operators Dott, Lime and Tier have released new data, covering June 2021 to Nov 2022, that shows the progress made during the first phase of the London rental e-scooter trial. The main objective of the trial is to gather data to help …
Read More »Velco to offer IoT solutions for Shimano e-bike brands
Velco is now collaborating with Shimano to offer IoT and digital solutions to bicycle brands and manufacturers. After two years of development, Velco officially becomes the off-shelf IoT device partner of the Japanese bicycle parts and engine manufacturer. The EP6 and EP8 motors are equipped with a dedicated connector to …
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