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Micromobility provider Dott has begun virtual reality testing of its e-scooter warning sounds, in partnership with the Royal National Institute for Blind people (RNIB).  Dott, based in the Netherlands, is hoping to develop an e-scooter sound that will alert other road users to their presence, without contributing to noise pollution.  …

Danish e-bike brand has announced the launch of its new ‘SUV’ e-cargo bike. The new model is designed to offer a ‘real alternative to a car,’ helping people make short journeys by bike.  Made of 90% recycled materials, the Mate SUV features a mid-drive motor and torque sensor, along with …

As the e-bike market continues to gather momentum in the UK, MMB catches up with German bike brand Cube This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The e-bike market has shown enormous growth in the past decade, and while the UK …

The government contract specialist firm Serco has extended its contract to operate London’s Santander Cycles scheme.  Hampshire-based Serco, an international contractor for government services in a variety of sectors, has signed a new three-year deal with Transport for London (TfL) maintain and distribute London’s cycle hire bikes, including the newly …

Micromobility operators in Paris have announced a series of measures in the hopes of alleviating safety concerns, as councillors have considered scrapping shared scooter schemes in the city.  Dott, Lime, and Tier, the three micromobility providers currently operating in the French capital, have set out 11 steps to improve e-scooter …

Amazon has announced an expansion of its e-cargo bike fleet, with the introduction of three new micromobility hubs in Manchester and London.  Part of a five-year, £300 million investment in the electrification and decarbonisation of  its UK network, Amazon said more than two million deliveries will now be made by …

The UK’s e-scooter trials have now tipped over the 30-million-trip mark, according to new research. Following the launch of the first public e-scooter rentals in 2020, there are now 45 fleets available across the country, with 24,000 vehicles now available for hire.   Micromobiltiy site Zag Daily said there have now …

A new report into micromobility lifespans has found that today’s shared e-scooters last up to five-times longer the early models. US-based mobility consulting firm Brightside has released the first comprehensive report into e-bike and e-scooter longevity, assessing the average lifespan of Voi’s shared e-scooters.  The report, titled ‘How Long do …