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Global Market Insights outlines how the bike-sharing sector will witness significant developments over the next few years… Over the years, the bike-sharing market has gained remarkable momentum due to the initiatives undertaken by Governments to reduce the levels of carbon emission. According to 2018 data, emissions from the transport sector …

The founders of music streaming app SoundCloud have launched an e-bike subscription venture. The startup, Dance, has introduced an invite-only service in Berlin this week, with subscriptions priced at €59 per month. Users download an app and register for the service, and a fully-assembled e-bike is delivered to a subscriber …

Google has introduced advanced bike-sharing information into its Maps navigational platform. The new feature, which includes live bike and docking availability, has rolled out in ten cities throughout the world: Chicago, London, Mexico City, Montreal, New York, Rio De Janiero, San Franciso, Sao Paulo, Taipei and Washington. It will roll …

Grover has introduced its first e-scooter under its own micromobility sub-brand GroverGo. The move, according to the company, comes after a successful introduction of e-scooters into its product range in early 2019. The new model is based on customer survey insights, which reveal that GroverGo subscribers use their scooters for …

An international coalition of mayors has called for the development of ’15-minute cities’ as part of a post-COVID sustainability plan. The group claims residents should be able to meet all work and recreational needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from home. C40 Cities is an international group of …

Newcastle is the city most prepared for an e-scooter revolution, according to Uswitch research. The E-Scootability Index, which takes into account data from Britain’s 40 most populated cities, come as initial UK trials take place in Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. The data is based on air quality, …

HumanForest has arrived in Camden after ‘exceptional demand’ following its launch in Islington at the end of June. The shared e-bike scheme saw 3,000 users register within two weeks of launch. In order to meet the growing demand, HumanForest is rolling out an additional 1,000 bikes in the coming months. …

E-scooters have evolved to become one of the key cycling industry talking points in recent years. Four industry stalwarts give their take on e-scooters’ impact on the cycling industry and the micromobility market as a whole. Today, we hear from the ACT. Despite the first e-cooter being introduced over a …