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Jorvik Tricycles has launched its most transportable model to date, the JET-E16. This new launch caters to the growing demand for commuter friendly, sustainable travel options. The JET-E16 offers cyclists a transportable trike that will fit into the back of most cars and is designed for “city adventures and commuting”. …

Nextbike has been sold by Tier Mobility and will continue to operate as an independent provider. The Leipzig-based shared mobility platform has been purchased by STAR Capital Partnership LLP, a private equity firm which has been investing in European infrastructure and public services for more than 25 years. This announcement …

Brompton Bicycles has backed calls for tighter rules to help ensure only safe e-bike batteries come to market. The largest volume bike manufacturer in Britain, recognised for its folding design, has formally backed a Ten Minute Rule Bill drafted by the charity, Electrical Safety First, to be tabled by Yvonne …

Bolt, the global shared mobility company, has announced it will be deploying a fleet of 5,000 electric motorcycles in Kenya over the next three years to improve driver earnings and reduce tailpipe emissions. In partnership with African fintech platform M-KOPA, new and existing drivers using Bolt will be able to …

Zedify research has found that cargo bikes save over 80% more carbon than EVs, with the Cargo bike delivery company impact report showing that cargo bikes save over 95% more carbon per km than diesel vans. Founded in 2018, Zedify’s mission is to help create healthier, cleaner, more liveable cities. …

Norwich’s shared bike, e-bike and e-scooter provider, Beryl, along with scheme partners Norfolk County Council and National Grid, are celebrating a significant milestone. Beryl vehicles have now ridden more than four million kilometres across Norwich – the equivalent of nearly 100 trips around the Earth. According to industry calculations, the …

Lime has achieved a consecutive record year in global gross bookings, Adjusted EBITDA1 and total rides, building on a record-setting 2022. The year reflected Lime’s continued emergence in the shared electric vehicle industry and positions it for long-term sustainability. Lime provides shared e-bikes and e-scooters in 280 cities in nearly …

Bird has announced that the company has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings under a newly organised private parent company called Third Lane Mobility Inc. With a strengthened balance sheet, reduced operating expenses and right-sized capital structure, the transaction included the sale of Bird’s assets to Third Lane Mobility, which …