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Sunderland’s e-scooter rental trial begins

Sunderlands e scooter rental trial begins Sunderland's e-scooter rental trial begins

Sunderland’s e-scooter rental trial has begun, with the first of 300 e-scooters being deployed across the city. The 12-month trial, operated by Neuron Mobility in partnership with the City Council, aims to provide the city with a safe, socially distanced and environmentally-friendly transport option for those that must travel. To …

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Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches e-scooter hire trial

Ginger Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches e-scooter hire trial

People can now hire electric scooters to get around Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Bradwell in an environmentally-friendly way thanks to a trial designed to support a green restart of local travel. With the support of Norfolk County Council and Norfolk Constabulary, Great Yarmouth Borough Council applied successfully to the Department …

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European Commission confirms legislation for light electric vehicles is ‘unsuitable’

European Commission confirms legislation for light electric vehicles is unsuitable European Commission confirms legislation for light electric vehicles is 'unsuitable'

LEVA-EU is celebrating a campaigning victory after the European Commission confirmed legislation governing light electric vehicles was ‘unsuitable’. The Commission has acknowledged that the Machinery Directive, in place to ensure a common safety level for machinery placed on the European market, is not suitable for vehicles. LEVA-EU, which has campaigned …

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E-scooter trial launches in Copeland

E scooter trial launches in Copeland E-scooter trial launches in Copeland

An e-scooter trial has been launched in Copeland – and members of the public can now take part. E-scooters are available for hire from today from their base at Westlakes Science Park and various locations around Whitehaven, with rental times ranging from 20 minutes to 24 hours. Rental costs start …

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Veer Cycle aiming to disrupt LEV drivetrain segment with equity crowdfunding campaign

Veer Cycle aiming to disrupt light EV drivetrain segment with equity crowdfunding Veer Cycle aiming to disrupt LEV drivetrain segment with equity crowdfunding campaign

Veer Cycle is geared up to disrupt the light EV drivetrain segment with the help of equity crowdfunding. Targeted at the light electric vehicle (LEV) segment, which includes e-bikes, e-scooters and e- motorcycles, Veer’s Split Belt Drive is intended to replace aftermarket metal chains and secure partnerships with LEV manufacturers. …

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Voi launches first pilot with Captur to improve accessibility and mobility

Voi launches first pilot with Captur to improve accessibility and mobility Voi launches first pilot with Captur to improve accessibility and mobility

Voi has launched its first pilot with Captur, with the aim to improve accessibility and mobility. Thanks to Captur, residents of Oxford can report the location of any misplaced e-scooter and the issue by scanning the QR code located on the base of the Voi scooter and sending a photo. …

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West of England e-scooter trial area expands

West of England e scooter trial area expands West of England e-scooter trial area expands

Southmead, Brislington, Emersons Green and Weston, Bath, are among the new areas where residents are now able to use rental e-scooters to access essential work and services. Following the successful launch of the West of England e-scooter trial, the trial area for the ‘hop-on hop-off’ e-scooters has expanded to include …

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Voi partners with MaaS service Trafi

Voi partners with MaaS service Trafi Voi partners with MaaS service Trafi

Voi has partnerned with MaaS service Trafi. Trafi is a software-as-a-service leader powering the ‘largest MaaS platform in the world’ and connecting multiple mobility services in one place, including public transportation. The partnership implies that Voi’s micro-vehicles will be available for booking in all apps powered by Trafi in Berlin, …

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Lime rolls out ‘app-less’ feature to improve accessibility

Lime rolls out app less riding worldwide Lime rolls out 'app-less' feature to improve accessibility

Lime scooters can now be rented in cities around the world without riders opening or downloading the Lime app, the company has announced. “We’re thrilled to announce that starting today Lime riders will be able to walk up to a scooter and start riding, regardless of whether they have our …

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Voi e-scooter trial begins in Southampton

Voi e scooter trial launches in Southampton Voi e-scooter trial begins in Southampton

Residents who want to try a new and environmentally-friendly way to travel can now start hiring Voi rental e-scooters as part of a DfT trial in Southampton. “We are pleased to be part of this national trial working with key stakeholders and the residents of Southampton to understand how we …

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