Superpedestrian is expanding into the e-scooter market with a new shared micromobility division, Link. Link allows riders to rent Superpedestrian’s e-scooters via smartphone, and, according to the company, offers a safer and more sustainable shared mobility service than existing alternatives. Custom technology, it says, improves rider experience and more effectively …
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Free e-bike sharer scheme launches in Islington
HumanForest, London’s ‘first’ free, shared e-bike scheme, has launched in Islington. The scheme, which is set to roll out over 1,000 e-bikes across London in the coming months, has delivered 200 rides to the north London borough. Offering twenty free minutes daily, HumanForest is facilitating a “fun, active and sustainable …
Read More »New York legalises e-bikes and e-scooters
New York has legalised e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist in a significant u-turn. The state previously confronted e-bikes with $500 fines and even confiscation by the NYPD. The new regulations will reportedly legalise pedal-assist bicycles that travel up to 20mph, e-bikes that travel up to 25mph and e-scooters with speeds up …
Read More »COVID-19 prompts significant layoffs at Bird
Bird has laid off nearly a third of its workforce as a result of the damage caused by COVID-19. The e-scooter start-up had already paused its shared scooter operations in many markets throughout the world, dramatically cutting back spending, but the financial impact has ultimately meant that cuts were inevitable. …
Read More »UK rental e-scooter trials to be allowed from this weekend
New regulations allowing trials of rental e-scooters will come into force on Saturday 4th July, transport minister Rachel Maclean has announced. The first trials are expected to begin the following week. Local authorities and devolved administrations hosting the trials can allow or run the rental schemes in their areas, as …
Read More »Lime rolls out 1,000 e-scooters in Rome
Lime has rolled out 1,000 e-scooters in Rome. The new fleet will initially be available in the historic centre, and in the Esquilino and San Giovanni districts. The urban mobility company has been cooperating with the local administration in order to ensure safety for both riders and other members of …
Read More »Tembici raises $47 million to expand e-bike fleet
Brazilian bike-sharing company Tembici has raised $47 million in its second finance round as it looks to widely roll out its e-bike fleet and expand services. The funding round was led by venture capital investors Valor Capital Group and Redpoint eventures, in addition to existing investor Joa Investimentos. International Finance, …
Read More »Metz, INTIS team up to launch ‘first-ever’ inductive micromobility charging platform
Metz has collaborated with Integrated Infrastructure Solutions (INTIS) to develop what the pair are calling the ‘world’s first’ inductive charging option for e-bikes and e-scooters. According to the pair, the charging platform will be compatible with all e-scooter makes and models, and the inductive charging enables adaption for e-bike sharing …
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