Lime has relaunched Jump bikes in the SACOG region, restoring an option for those looking for safe, sustainable and socially distanced transportation options. Sacramento and West Sacramento are the fifth relaunch of Jump bikes in the US, following Lime’s acquisition of the brand earlier this year, with several others anticipated …
Read More »An industry dilemma: The environmental impact of lithium-ion batteries and how to sustainably dispose them
As e-bikes and e-scooters grow in popularity, Rebecca Morley looks at the environmental impact of li…
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 …
Beryl-backed Leeds City Bikes scheme sees 1,600 trips in first week
More than 1,600 trips have been made on the new e-bikes for hire in Leeds since they arrived in the …
Dott shares research highlighting impact of its e-scooter and e-bike services
Dott, the European micromobility operator, has unveiled new research highlighting the impact of its …
Bird acquires Spin from Tier for $19 million
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German mobility tech company Wunder Mobility launches podcast
German mobility tech company Wunder Mobility is launching its own podcast. The Wunder Mobility Podcast is aimed at founders and decision-makers in established companies and start-ups, venture capitalists, city representatives and policy-makers, thought leaders and people interested in mobility. Each episode will feature a new guest, with Nico Polleti, co-founder …
Read More »Guinness World Record set for lightest ever e-bike – at less than 7kg
Mechanical engineer Dennis Freiburg has set the Guinness World Record for the lightest ever e-bike prototype with a design that weighs just 6.8kg. The ride – named the Freicycle – reportedly took Freiburg almost a year to design and build, serving as part of a project for his doctorate. Unsurprisingly, …
Read More »Joyride launches ‘instant’ ID verification for e-scooter rentals
Joyride has launched an ‘instant’ ID verification system allowing e-scooter rental providers to offer quick access to their fleets. The micromobility turnkey solutions provider hopes to tackle long-winded verification processes with a speedy driver’s licence scan paired with a user selfie. While offered globally, the service is particularly relevant to …
Read More »‘Take responsibility’: Micromobility firms to be fined for dumped e-scooters
Oslo is cracking down on e-scooter dumping, fining micromobility providers who fail to keep the Norwegian capital’s streets clear. Arild Hermstad, city councillor for environment and transport in Oslo, told Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet: “We have expected that the companies would take social responsibility and that the situation would improve. It …
Read More »Green turns greener as First Mile launches urban mobility battery recycling initiative
First Mile has introduced a new scheme to recycle rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIB) found in e-bikes and e-scooters. With e-scooter trials ongoing, paired with the rising popularity of e-bikes and electric cars and vans, the sustainability company is wary that LIBs will become more and more commonplace in UK streets …
Read More »E-scooters and the cycling industry: Richard Bowker, Criterium Cycles
E-scooters have evolved to become one of the key cycling industry talking points in recent years. Four industry stalwarts give their take on e-scooters’ impact on the cycling industry and the micromobility market as a whole. Today, we hear from Richard Bowker, Criterium Cycles director One of the most significant …
Read More »New e-commerce store launched specifically for e-scooters and accessories
Electric Travels has launched an e-commerce store designed specifically to deliver e-scooters and supporting accessories and clothing. E-scooters available via the new site include Decent, Egret, Razor, Reid and Zero, alongside helmets from Livall and Lumos and locks from Litelock. “We are proud to launch to the UK market and …
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