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Lyft and Bird have announced a partnership to bring Bird scooters to the Lyft app. The integration is now live in over twenty-five US cities, with more cities launching in the coming weeks.  Building on Lyft’s partnership with Spin, now owned by Bird, this partnership aims to further position Lyft …

A new e-bike share scheme has hit the streets of three Dorset areas this week, boosting access to sustainable transport and contributing towards cutting traffic congestion, while helping to improve air quality and public health. Operated by Beryl, in partnership with Dorset Council, the scheme will comprise 121 e-bikes available …

Fundracer BV has announced the launch of its first micromobility fund with a mission to provide capital and hands-on support to companies poised to become leaders in the fast-growing micromobility industry. Founded by bike entrepreneurs René Wiertz, Gérard Vroomen, and Andy Ording, Fundracer is positioned to support companies in this …

Lime has launched its e-scooter service in Tokyo, marking the shared mobility provider’s first market in Japan. The launch is a major step for the company as it continues to expand in 2024, building on three consecutive years of 30% year-over-year growth. Lime’s Tokyo launch is the company’s first step …

London has seen a 63% increase in cargo bikes used by Londoners and businesses from 2022 to 2023, according to analysis by Clean Cities. Research has shown that cargo bikes can reduce congestion, improve business efficiency, and support the development of more liveable and healthier cities. Analysis from Transport for …

VivaCity, the transport technology scale-up, has partnered with Glasgow City Council to improve traffic flow and road safety for pedestrians and cyclists with AI-powered sensor technology. Glasgow City Council has commissioned sensors at two intersections on Byres Road. The junction with Church Road and White Street, and the junction at …

Wombi, the full-service, subscription e-bike service from Los Angeles, is expanding to Seattle, serving all of Seattle and the East Side. Wombi offers Seattle residents an accessible way to commute by premium e-bike – complete with essential services: maintenance, repairs, insurance, and even roadside assistance on a month-to-month basis. This full-service approach makes biking …

In its 20th anniversary year, Nextbike is celebrating a record opening six months with in-house data showing a “significant growth and continued increase” in sustainable mobility solutions According to the shared mobility provider, Nextbike saw 25% more rentals worldwide than in the previous year. As well as this, there was …