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E-scooter operators have come together to form a new coalition, Micromobility for Europe (MMfE), which launched officially yesterday, 2nd February. Comprised of eight founding members, Bird, Bolt, Dott, FreeNow, Lime, Tier, Voi, and Wind, the coalition aims to contribute to the development of a coherent policy framework in Europe that …

Spin has launched its public hire e-scooter trial in Chelmsford. Chelmsford becomes the second Essex location where Spin e-scooters are available for hire, following the December 2020 launch in Basildon. Spin’s Everyday Heroes programme will be available immediately so that Chelmsford’s NHS workers can benefit from free 30-minute e-scooter rides. …

Bird’s e-scooter service is expanding in the UK as rider demand for micromobility continues to climb in 2021. “We’ve had lots of positive feedback from across the community,” said Redditch Borough Council leader Matt Dormer. “Bird has been a very collaborative partner, and we’re pleased to help more people get …

By Jez Williman, CEO of D-Fly Group and founder of the Dragonfly Hyperscooter The sudden need for socially distanced ways to travel saw e-scooter rental schemes accelerate throughout 2020. While the rental models have been understandably basic, the trials have been invaluable in forging the way for more widespread acceptance …

Pure Electric has agreed an exclusive distribution deal with Analog Motion to offer its customers the new Analog Motion AMX Le Classic. “The e-bike is set to define the highly competitive lightweight commuter category,” said a statement, “following a series of customer-led refinements by Analog Motion from the original AM1 …

Spin has announced an exclusive international alliance with software company Tortoise to bring Spin S-200 remotely-operated e-scooters to cities in North America and Europe in 2021. The company’s new Spin Valet platform makes it possible to remotely operate Spin’s fleet and automatically repark scooters out of the pathway of pedestrians …

Tier has partnered with micromobility safety app Busby to create a rapid response system for riders involved in incidents on the road. The feature is the latest in a series of initiatives introduced by Tier to improve safety standards and protection for riders and other road users. Liverpool-based start-up Busby …

Sutton and Kingston Councils will be working with UK-based transport AI company Vivacity Labs to help improve active travel insight and the safety of high footfall areas. The councils, as part of the InnOvaTe project, will utilise Vivacity’s AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to provide data on different …

Voi has launched e-bike rental schemes in three of its UK e-scooter trial areas, Cambridge, Kettering and Peterborough. The operator said it plans to introduce e-bikes to other cities and markets as demand grows. Under UK regulation, Voi e-bikes cut power assistance when their speed reaches 15.5 mph, or when …

British micromobility operator Beryl is rolling out e-scooters across Bournemouth and Poole. The trial, part of a 12-month Department for Transport pilot in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, has been fast-tracked as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic to allow residents another form of socially distanced travel …