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A year is a long time in mobility – what can the cycle industry expect from the blossoming e-bike and e-scooter industry in the next 12 months? Rebecca Bland looks ahead This piece first appeared in the January edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The past few …

The Spanish capital Madrid has now appointed three micromobility operators, Lime, Tier, and Dott to run its first e-scooter scheme. In late 2022, Madrid City Council launched its first tender for shared e-scooters in the city, described as one of the most important markets in Europe, by Tier.  A total …

British e-scooter brand Zinc has announced that its Formula E model e-scooter has sold out online, with the company renewing its call for the legalisation of private e-scooters.  Launched in mid-December, the Zinc Formula E GZ1 e-scooter is a collaboration model with the Formula E motor racing series, and features …

The Euro Mobility Festival in Girona is now into its second year, with bookings for new brands opening soon. Hosted by Sea Otter Europe, an official BikeBiz media partner event,  in the picturesque cycling haven of Girona in Spain, Euro Mobility Festival 2023 takes place from the 22nd-24th September, and …

Specialist cycle insurer Bikmo has announced a new partnership, to offer commercial fleet insurance to bike leasing customers.  In a new partnership with e-bike subscription service Blike, Bikmo will offer an insurance product for customers renting bikes through Blike, including theft, accidental damage and vandalism cover, both at home and …

US e-bike brand has launched its latest moped-inspired model, the Revv1. This Class 2 electric bike has been designed for anything from adrenaline-inducing rides to quick coffee stops, errands, or riding with friends, the brand said.  With a 52V 29AH battery and 750W motor, with a removable software limiter, the …

The London Road Safety Council (LRSC) has announced a partnership with Tier to cooperate on safety issues in London and sponsor the LRSC website. Founded in 2018, Tier currently operates in more than 560 cities across 32 countries in Europe, the United States and the Middle East. Under the new …

Micromobility operator Dott has reported a change in habits from its riders, as the energy crisis impacts people’s decisions in how they travel. More than one-third (36%) of its riders are using shared e-scooters and e-bikes more as a result of the energy crisis, rising to nearly half (49%) of those …