Cycling in Edinburgh and Glasgow has increased in the last year following the introduction of bike share schemes. Research by shared mobility charity CoMoUK has suggested that the number of trips on cycle hire schemes has increased by 70% in Edinburgh and 30% in Glasgow since August 2019. The charity …
Read More »Forest utilises AI to incentivise responsible parking of its e-bikes
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Beryl celebrates third anniversary of e-scooters in Norwich, scheme approaches 600,000 journeys
Shared sustainable transport provider, Beryl and scheme partners Norfolk County Council and National…
An industry dilemma: The environmental impact of lithium-ion batteries and how to sustainably dispose them
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Forest to continue operating in Kingston and Sutton following contract extension
Forest will continue operating in the London boroughs of Kingston and Sutton following the decision …
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EU Urban Mobility Days kick off, features 2,000 experts
The inaugural EU Urban Mobility Days are under way, offering a “firm reminder” of how sustainable mobility is becoming “central to the European psyche and way of life”. The event, organised by the European Commission, runs until 2nd October under the theme of ‘zero-emission mobility for all’. The virtual conference …
Read More »HumanForest suspends service, lays off staff and plans 2021 relaunch
HumanForest has suspended its e-bike service in London following “mechanical issues” and will relaunch in Spring 2021 with a new model. As part of the move, the UK start-up has made a number of layoffs just weeks after announcing a £1.8 million seed round of funding. The company confirmed it …
Read More »Voi to pay for police spot checks on riders
It has been reported today Swedish firm Voi is to pay for police patrols to carry out spot checks on e-scooter users in Birmingham and Northampton, in an effort to address concerns around irresponsible e-scooter use. The news comes after Voi and Coventry City Council announced a suspension to the …
Read More »Neuron Mobility set for Slough e-scooter rollout
Neuron Mobility is set to roll out in Slough as part of the ongoing UK e-scooter trials. The 12-month trial, due to commence in mid-October, will see 250 rides deployed across the town. According to a joint statement from Neuron and Slough Borough Council, the operator was selected due to …
Read More »Spin e-scooters to be scaled up in Milton Keynes following positive initial trial
Spin e-scooters are set to be scaled up throughout Milton Keynes after the rental company surpassed 10,000 rides in the town. The company’s initial rollout in the area – part of the UK’s ongoing e-scooter trials – included 100 e-scooters being placed on the streets. In the coming weeks, that …
Read More »Tern upgrades Vektron e-bike line-up, including more powerful Bosch motor
Tern has upgraded its Vektron folding e-bike line-up. The changes include more powerful Bosch drivetrains and updates to the frame, components, and colour options, while maintaining similar price points. “We’re constantly listening to our dealers and riders and we’re committed to making changes based on that feedback,” stated Tern team …
Read More »Beryl e-scooters arrive in Norwich
Beryl has begun to gradually roll out e-scooters in Norwich – adding another sustainable journey option to its multimodal smart fleet. As part of the agreed 12-month trial with Norfolk County Council and the Department for Transport, Beryl will slowly introduce up to 100 e-scooters available for hire alongside its …
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