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The following blog was written by Robert McIntosh, Community Success Manager, Telraam Following the Local Elections on the 7th May, thousands of new and returning councillors will take their seats across the country. Their mandates will include developing updated Local Transport Plans (LTPs), setting ambitious targets for road safety and …

Forest, London’s homegrown e-bike operator, has secured a further £27 million in funding, taking its total Series B round to £40 million. The investment comes at a time of significant growth for the business, which has cemented its position as a market leader in London’s shared e-bike sector – the …

Jorvik Tricycles has announced a comprehensive rebrand as the York based business draws inspiration from the city’s deep cultural roots and Viking heritage. The leading electric tricycle provider has unveiled refreshed branding, four new product categories, and its most affordable model to date, marking a new chapter focused on innovation, accessibility, …

A new nationally representative survey of 2000 UK adults, commissioned by BatteryIQ, shows strong interest in e-bikes, with 37% of the public interested in owning one. The overwhelming majority of those interested in e-bike ownership intend to use it for active travel, with only 5% of respondents saying an e-bike …

Rural communities in the UK have resorted to delivering their own traffic-free paths as funding and political will have failed to materialise – and a new toolkit hopes to empower more of them to create greenways in their areas. Traffic-free inter-urban paths are hugely popular local resources, giving communities low-cost, sustainable transport …

Riese & Müller, the manufacturer of e-bikes and cargo bikes, has published ‘Sustainability Insights’, its sustainability report for the 2024/2025 business year. With a new, compact format, the report provides a concise insight into the company’s key sustainability issues, presents measurable progress, and documents projects that are driving Riese & …

Forest has announced a new agreement with Hammersmith & Fulham Council to offer more sustainable and affordable travel options to local residents. The new agreement will see Forest support the council’s introduction of more dedicated parking bays across the borough to ensure that bikes are parked safely and tidily. As part of …

Beryl has launched a new public e-bike scheme in Canterbury. From today, 100 e-bikes will be available for residents and visitors to hire, enabling them to commute or explore the city with quiet, affordable, and sustainable micromobility.  Not only will the scheme provide Canterbury with a more active and enjoyable …