Shared micromobility operator Voi has urged drivers to ditch their car in favour of an e-bike, by offering free rides on Cycle to Work Day. Now in its 10th year and taking place on Thursday, 4th August, Cycle to Work Day is a national annual event that encourages people to …
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Cycling levels surge in England as consumers try to cut costs, according to Cycling UK
Cycling levels in England have jumped dramatically as consumers try to reduce their outgoings, according to charity Cycling UK. According to the advocacy organisation, cycling levels have risen by 47% on weekdays and 27% on weekends in the five months up to the end of July, when compared with the …
Read More »Lime donates three adapted bikes to award-winning cycling charity
Micromobility brand Lime has donated three specially-adapted bikes to the inclusive cycling charity Wheels for Wellbeing. As part of its drive to get more people using sustainable modes of transport, US-based e-scooter and e-bike operator Lime has sponsored the three adaptive bikes, which will be used to run bike training …
Read More »Tier unveils new sixth generation e-scooter
Shared micromobility operator Tier has unveiled its sixth generation e-scooter, which will be rolled out in Germany, Austria, Hungary and Sweden. The new Tier 6 features a host of updated features, including direct visual feedback for riders in slow zones, no parking, and no go zones via the display, as …
Read More »Lime renews partnership with Ealing Council as e-bikes boom
Shared micromobility operator Lime has extended its partnership with Ealing Council, as the use of e-bikes continues to boom in the borough. Lime e-bikes were first launched in West London in 2018, and user numbers continue to rise as the number of e-bike journeys has jumped by 67% this year, …
Read More »Rider education is key to making e-scooters safer, according to research from Neuron Mobility
Educating riders is the key to e-scooter safety, according new research from Neuron Mobility. According to the study, 40% of people want more rider education to improve safety in micromobility. This has prompted Neuron, the e-bike and e-scooter operator based in Singapore, to launch a new online riding school with …
Read More »E-mobility brand Zinc calls for e-bike subsidies to encourage public to take up cycling
British e-mobility brand Zinc has called on the Government to offer e-bike subsidies, similar to those currently offered for zero-emission motorbikes and cars. Zinc, specialist in e-scooters and e-bikes, said that there is growing appetite for e-bikes, and that the Government needs to support their use to encourage cycling. On …
Read More »Micromobility operator Dott releases first annual sustainability report
European micromobility operator Dott has released its first annual sustainability report, measuring the impact of its operations and progress against its targets throughout 2021. The report has been produced following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and Dott’s sustainability goals are linked directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. …
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