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The UK is facing a ‘transport crisis’ and requires ‘urgent action’ according to Pure Electric. The micromobility firm has written to the Government urging them to prevent the UK from being overwhelmed as commuters return to work and children return to school next month. While cycling and walking activity increased …

Brompton Bike Hire is set to roll out a new subscription model in the coming weeks. The service, which will be available on a monthly or annual basis, will launch this summer at a cost of less than £1 per day. Brompton says its subscription model is the first to …

Unagi has launched e-scooter subscriptions – initially throughout New York and Los Angeles – as it looks to give users the freedom to “navigate streets on their own terms”. Unagi All-Access is available for $39 (£30) per month including maintenance and insurance for theft and damage. “This model is well-suited …

As COVID-19 disrupts the way we travel in the short-term, rental e-scooters are emerging as a new option after UK trials began on 4th July. It is anticipated that more than 50 local authorities across the country will begin operating scooter trials in partnership with scooter rental companies who have …

Tern has launched the latest iteration of its GSD e-cargo bike. The new model is said to be capable of carrying two children and an adult passenger, plus groceries, and is the same length as a regular bike. The GSD fits riders between 4ft 11in and 6ft 5in with the …

The Perry eHopper, a new electric folding bike, has launched in the UK as part of Perry Electric Transport Solutions (PETS). The new electric folding bike will be sold directly to consumers from Plymouth. Andy Perry, owner of NRG4 Cycling and Perry Electric Transport Solutions (PETS), said: “The Perry eHopper …

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are set to play host to expanded e-scooter trials as European operator Voi arrives in the UK. The European operator has been appointed on a 12-month trial basis to provide both e-bikes and e-scooters across the region. E-scooters will be tested in the centre of Cambridge in …

New research from National Rail and Cycling UK has found that two-thirds (65%) of Brits may avoid public transport as the nation returns to office work. The data shows that one-fifth of Britons are weighing up commuting to work by bike, while a further 22% were concerned their bike would …