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Unagi has launched e-scooter subscriptions – initially throughout New York and Los Angeles – as it looks to give users the freedom to “navigate streets on their own terms”. Unagi All-Access is available for $39 (£30) per month including maintenance and insurance for theft and damage. “This model is well-suited …

As COVID-19 disrupts the way we travel in the short-term, rental e-scooters are emerging as a new option after UK trials began on 4th July. It is anticipated that more than 50 local authorities across the country will begin operating scooter trials in partnership with scooter rental companies who have …

Tern has launched the latest iteration of its GSD e-cargo bike. The new model is said to be capable of carrying two children and an adult passenger, plus groceries, and is the same length as a regular bike. The GSD fits riders between 4ft 11in and 6ft 5in with the …

The Perry eHopper, a new electric folding bike, has launched in the UK as part of Perry Electric Transport Solutions (PETS). The new electric folding bike will be sold directly to consumers from Plymouth. Andy Perry, owner of NRG4 Cycling and Perry Electric Transport Solutions (PETS), said: “The Perry eHopper …

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are set to play host to expanded e-scooter trials as European operator Voi arrives in the UK. The European operator has been appointed on a 12-month trial basis to provide both e-bikes and e-scooters across the region. E-scooters will be tested in the centre of Cambridge in …

New research from National Rail and Cycling UK has found that two-thirds (65%) of Brits may avoid public transport as the nation returns to office work. The data shows that one-fifth of Britons are weighing up commuting to work by bike, while a further 22% were concerned their bike would …

LEVA-EU board member Eddie Eccleston has been appointed as a Small Business Standards (SBS) expert. SBS is mandated by the European Commission to watch over SME-interests in European standardisation through the appointment of dedicated experts. In his position as SBS-expert, Eccleston will help drive better rules for LEV manufacturers operating …

The roll-out of e-scooters throughout Teeside is expected to go ahead despite reports of misuse. The company behind the UK’s first trial rental scheme, Ginger, said it recognises the issues and is making changes, including increased checks. The rides are expected to be available in Redcar and Hartlepool in late …