E-scooter brand Bird has one of the lowest emission vehicles in Europe, according to an industry first life cycle analysis paper it published this year. Launched in Paris earlier this week, US-based micromobility manufacturer Bird commissioned the independently verified life cyclist analysis of its Bird Three e-scooter, comparing it to …
Read More »Beryl celebrates third anniversary of e-scooters in Norwich, scheme approaches 600,000 journeys
Shared sustainable transport provider, Beryl and scheme partners Norfolk County Council and National…
An industry dilemma: The environmental impact of lithium-ion batteries and how to sustainably dispose them
As e-bikes and e-scooters grow in popularity, Rebecca Morley looks at the environmental impact of li…
Forest to continue operating in Kingston and Sutton following contract extension
Forest will continue operating in the London boroughs of Kingston and Sutton following the decision …
Beryl-backed Leeds City Bikes scheme sees 1,600 trips in first week
More than 1,600 trips have been made on the new e-bikes for hire in Leeds since they arrived in the …
Dott shares research highlighting impact of its e-scooter and e-bike services
Dott, the European micromobility operator, has unveiled new research highlighting the impact of its …
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Pure Electric launches two new e-scooters, featuring unique riding position and folding chassis
British e-scooter brand Pure Electric has unveiled two new models, designed with the rider experience and safety at the forefront. Launched during an event on Wednesday afternoon (5th October) Pure, founded by entrepreneur Adam Norris in 2018, introduced the new Advance and Advance Flex models to the market, which feature …
Read More »Shared vehicle software firm Wunder Mobility pulls in €12 million investment
The German shared vehicle software brand Wunder Mobility has attracted €12 million, to help expand its global offering. Wunder Mobility, founded in 2014, specialises in developing software and optimised hardware for the shared e-bike, e-scooter, e-moped, and car sharing markets. In its latest funding round, Wunder Mobility pulled in investments …
Read More »Why e-bikes need to be at the forefront of decarbonisation
Lisa Conibear, global commercial director at Zoomo, explains the role e-bikes can play in decarbonisation This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The world is warming faster than at any point in human history, something we experienced first-hand this summer, …
Read More »HumanForest launches concession scheme for students, NHS staff and emergency service workers
Micromobility operator HumanForest has launched its concession scheme for students and essential workers, offering a 20% discount on all trips. HumanForest, which operates shared bike and mopeds in parts of London, will be offering discounts to students, NHS staff and emergency service workers, to help ease the cost of living. …
Read More »Pure Electric scooters to be sold in Currys in first major UK partnership
Pure Electric scooters will be available on the high street through Currys stores, as the micromobility brand confirms its first major UK partnership. Bristol-founded scooter brand Pure will now be selling its Pure Air e-scooter range in 66 Currys stores and online. Pure recently made a major adjustment to its …
Read More »Swytch e-bike conversion kits launch in the UK to major demand
E-bike conversion kits from Swytch have launched in the UK to huge demand, with the first batches selling out. The new Swtych Technology electric bike conversion kits, featuring pocket-sized battery packs, launched in the UK market on Monday, 26th September, with the brand saying it had been “inundated” with thousands …
Read More »Tier scooters and bikes added to Google Maps in 200 cities
E-scooters an e-bikes operated by micromobility brand Tier are now included in Google Maps in more than 200 cities. This collaboration between Berlin-based Tier and Google means that consumers can now incorporate micromobility options when planning their routes through the mapping feature. Google Maps will also include additional information like …
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