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Portland State University, Sonoma State University, and shared bike and scooter operator Lime, have unveiled a new study examining tax and fee structures imposed on shared micromobility companies and riders across 120 cities in 16 countries. The study pulls back the curtain on several glaring findings, including that taxes and …

The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee has approved changes to its Transport Strategy, following an extensive public consultation. Recognising the changes in how people are travelling and the pattern of travel post Covid-19 pandemic, as well as aligning more closely with the City Corporation’s local plan, known …

Belgium e-bike brand Cowboy has launched an update to its AdaptivePower Technology which will now take riders up 50% steeper hills with no extra effort, and save 10% battery power on flat roads.  The 30-second over-the-air update – which comes as the Cowboy team leverages 50 million kilometres of ride data to …

Movmi, in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility and Loud Mobility, is set to host a three-day Shared Mobility Summer School titled “From Mindshift to Modeshift” from August 20 to 22, in Camden, London. The programme is designed for urban transportation professionals and will address critical aspects of shared mobility, future …

Lime, London Cycling Campaign and Loud Mobility have joined forces to launch a new £100,000 community cycling fund to increase cycling within underrepresented groups and deliver equitable access to its benefits. The ‘Share the Joy’ fund will support organisations and community groups who are improving London’s accessibility and inclusion, health …

E-scooter operator Neuron Mobility has announced a multi-million dollar investment into front-facing AI-powered cameras, which will be installed on every e-scooter in its 1,250-strong Melbourne fleet over the coming months. The move makes Neuron the first rental e-scooter operator worldwide to introduce the technology on such a large scale in …

Cowboy has unveiled three new live games within its app. Race is the flagship game in Cowboy’s Summer Update of Connect – the brand’s proprietary software package. It represents Cowboy’s first foray into social gaming, further enhancing the riding experience and community connectedness for Cowboy riders worldwide. The game sees …

Berlin-based full-service mobility provider Cycle has acquired the Dutch market leader for electric delivery bicycles, Ebike4Delivery. This strategic acquisition has been completed to strengthen Cycle’s position as a leading provider of e-bike fleets for the delivery industry in Europe. The transaction includes the acquisition of the team, bicycles, and leasing …