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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 …

Jorvik Tricycles has donated two non-electric tricycles to Surrey based charity, The Simon Trust, for use at its assisted living facility, Linden Farm. The donation to the specialist charity supports the independent living of residents and aligns with the company’s ambitions to make cycling accessible for people of all abilities. …

French e-bike battery pioneer Gouach has announced that its repairable, fireproof and waterproof e-bike battery casing is now scheduled for a September 2024 launch. The battery casing represents the next step for the Bourdaux-based business which has been a vocal promotor of sustainable solutions for LEV. The business has attracted substantial …

Beryl and partners Cornwall Council have secured funding to deliver a new solar charging project, designed to improve delivery and reduce the operational costs of rural bike share schemes. The project, the first-of-its-kind in the UK, will look to boost the existing Cornwall e-bike share scheme with the installation of …

Amazon has opened its first micromobility hub in Norfolk at its delivery station in Norwich. The hub now houses a fleet of new electric cargo bikes which will deliver thousands of packages per week to Amazon customers, taking traditional delivery vans off city centre roads, and helping to improve air …