VanMoof is set to expand its physical presence from eight to 50 cities as part of its core global strategy. The global rollout will see the brand open a network of service hubs and certified partner workshops over the next six months. VanMoof said it is making service its ‘number …
Read More »Wandsworth rolls out e-bike Fair Use Charter and urges residents to report blocked pavements
Wandsworth Council has introduced a new Fair Use Charter for e-bike and e-scooter operators, aimed a…
Lime opens expanded San Francisco headquarters following record Fleet Week ridership
Lime, the largest global shared micromobility business, celebrates the opening of its expanded San F…
Lime invests nearly £1m in e-bike parking across London to help meet growing demand for rental e-bikes
Lime has today announced it has so far awarded nearly £1m to nine London boroughs to support the cre…
Lime partners with BHN to offer first Lime annual Cycle to Work subscription
UK employees can now access shared e-bikes through Cyclescheme, thanks to a new partnership between …
TfL and London Councils launch third phase of London’s rental e-scooter trial
Transport for London (TfL), in partnership with participating London boroughs and operators Lime and…
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Bird commits to sustainable mobility in Europe with $150 million investment
Bird is investing $150 million in Europe in 2021 as part of its commitment to helping sustainable mobility and tech innovation thrive in the continent. The funds will be used to open safe, sustainable micromobility programmes in over 50 new European cities. The company will also be launching new mobility …
Read More »Voi e-scooter trial launches in Portsmouth
Portsmouth County Council, in partnership with Solent Transport, has announced the launch of the Voi rental e-scooter trial. Councillor Lynne Stagg, cabinet member for traffic and transportation, said: “I am excited to see the rental e-scooter trial get underway as I believe this is an important part of investigating how …
Read More »Southampton City Council launches new electric cargo bike loan scheme
Local organisations in Southampton can now benefit from a new scheme supporting the uptake of alternative sustainable delivery methods across the city region. The RIDES (Realising Innovative Deliveries in Southampton and Eastleigh) project has been launched by Southampton City Council in partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council and will see a …
Read More »Hartje opens new e-bike factory in Czech Republic
The Hartje e-factory has moved into its own new building in the Czech Republic. It is currently expanding its capacities step by step, and Hartje as a whole is increasingly taking on the role of a manufacturer. “With our own location in the Czech Republic, we have created optimal conditions …
Read More »Vivacity Labs’ AI traffic signal control to be trialled in Cambridge
Vivacity Labs’ AI traffic signal control is to be trialled at some of the busiest junctions in Cambridge to help cut congestion and improve air quality. The 12-month trial will investigate how camera-based sensors and machine learning can be used to optimise traffic signals to improve traffic flow, reduce journey …
Read More »Beryl, Jobcentre Plus partner to support those on Kickstart Scheme with sustainable transport
Beryl has partnered with Jobcentre Plus to support young people on the UK Government’s Kickstart Scheme with an affordable, sustainable and enjoyable transport option. The new travel initiative will allow anyone on the Kickstart Scheme across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Isle of Wight to access discounted journey options to and from …
Read More »Co Bikes opens new dockless station in Princesshay
Co Bikes has announced the opening of a new electric bike station in Princesshay Shopping Centre. The station is located on Bedford Street, between Nationwide and Russell and Bromley, and is the latest in a series of dockless stations. These need no fixed infrastructure for bikes to be locked into …
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