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Sponsored article in partnership with Wunder Mobility It’s no secret, two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, that micromobility has been transforming our cities one e-vehicle at a time. There is still a long way to go to achieve significant lower emissions and widespread car-free zones, but one of the most …

Shared transport operator Voi has installed new parking infrastructure in Portsmouth, as the demand for e-scooters in the city continues to rise. The Voi e-scooter rental scheme in Portsmouth has now hit 372,000 rides since launching in 2021, prompting the brand to install 32 new bike racks (260 spaces), bringing …

Shared transport operator Lime has unveiled its latest technology designed to cut down on dangerous riding and reduce crashes.  Lime Vision is a new platform with a range of safety features, including Advanced Sidewalk Detection, which will recognise when a rider has encroached onto a pavement in less than a …

Micromobility operator Dott has reported a ‘rapid’ rise in the use of its e-scooters and e-bikes across Europe as its peak summer season starts. Total rides increased by 73% in Q2 2022 compared to the first quarter, up by 192% year on year. The growing rides were fuelled by sharp …

HumanForest is launching London’s first shared e-moped scheme, the company’s new innovation to provide delivery drivers with flexible access to sustainable travel. The e-moped trial consists of 200 vehicles, all fully powered by certified renewable energy, which will be rented by business delivery riders across London. The HumanForest e-moped is …

Micromobility operator Voi has announced a further expansion of its operating area in Birmingham to help residents and visitors easily access the main venues of the upcoming international sports event, including Alexander Stadium. As part of an expansion, which now covers nearly 50 square miles of the city, Voi said …

The British bike share operator Hourbike has partnered with e-bike manufacturer Fifteen, to “revolutionise” schemes in the UK. French brand Fifteen, formed through a merger between self-service e-bike operators Smoove and Zoov last year, is an innovative e-bike brand and bike share provider that offers a unique and efficient docking …

Automotive giant Jeep has launched its first electric scooter in the UK, with e-bikes also coming soon to the market.  Jeep, the US automotive giant known for utility vehicles, is branching into the e-mobility market with the Jeep Urban Camou E-scooter, available now. Retailing for £829.99, the Urban Camou features …