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Jump’s familiar red Jump e-bikes are returning to the streets of London as part of a relaunch by new owners Lime. The rides will be available to rent through the Uber app until they’re integrated into the Lime app at a date yet to be set “following further systems integration,” …

The 2019 results for the European LEV market show a sector that continues to “grow and prosper in all its segments”, LEVA-EU has said. This, according to the trade association, is largely due to the fact that LEVs are sustainable means of transport, which become more and more popular as …

Neuron Mobility plans to expand into the UK after finding success in Australia and New Zealand. The Singaporean brand, known for what it calls the first ‘talking’ e-scooter, is being backed by investments of over £16 million as it looks to further its reach. CEO Zachary Wang said: ”We regard …

Micromobility start-up Beam has raised $26 million in a new financing round. The round was co-led by Sequoia India and Hana Ventures, with participation from RTP Global, AppWorks, Right Click, Cherubic and RedBadge Pacific. To date, the startup has raised $32.4 million. Founded in 2018, the e-scooter sharing service is …

Swapfiets is expanding throughout Europe with plans for London, Milan and Paris before the end of 2020. The Dutch bicycle subscription provider is also testing a new e-scooter offering as it looks to diversify its business model. “Cities throughout the world are facing the challenge of environmental pollution through increasing …

Micro has been named the fifth most innovative business in Europe by Fast Company. The scooter company were acknowledged at the World’s Most Innovative Companies Awards 2020, which has previously hosted winners such as Apple, Novartis and Patagonia. “As a small Swiss family-owned company, it’s a great honour for us …

UK e-scooter trials are finally going ahead this week after being given the green light from 4th July. The trials are designed to help understand whether the devices reduce motor traffic, as well as their impacts on safety for their users and others. They will be strictly prohibited on pavements, …

Tier claims to have become the first e-scooter company to launch an integrated e-scooter helmet. The foldable helmet sits inside a smart on the scooter’s upright bar, which is unlocked with the scooter is rented via an app. The smart box has already been rolled-out in Paris and Berlin, with a …