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We are very proud to present the shortlisted nominees in the Micromobility category for the 2023 BikeBiz Awards.  BikeBiz, trade publication for the UK cycle industry and sister title to MicromobilityBiz, has welcomed back the three awards specifically for the micromobility sector, to recognise the important and valued work being …

Lime, the shared micromobility provider, has launched ‘Lime Parking Wardens’ across central London, rewarding its e-scooter and e-bike riders that parked responsibly with a free ride. Part of Lime’s commitment to safe and considerate parking, the Parking Wardens were stationed near busy e-scooter bays – including Covent Garden and Soho …

Firefighters in London have tackled more e-bike and e-scooter fires so far in 2023 than they did for the whole of 2022, according to figures released by the London Fire Brigade (LFB). By the end of August, crews had fought 104 e-bike fires along with 19 e-scooter blazes, overtaking the …

Lavoie, the e-mobility company backed by McLaren Applied, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire VanMoof. Under the terms of the agreement, the acquisition will see Lavoie and McLaren Applied inject stability into the Dutch e-bike brand’s operations, then combining and integrating their capabilities to …

British folding bike brand MiRider has invested in gearbox technology on its bikes. Rebecca Bland explores how it will help riders    Gearboxes aren’t a new thing on e-bikes. In fact, if you look at some of the more premium options on bikes from the likes of Riese and Müller, …

IAA Mobility started life as a trade event for the automotive industry, but has sinced evolved into a hub for the entire mobility industry. Director Christine von Breitenbuch and micromobility account manager Stefan Fischer explain how micromobility fits into the mix IAA Mobility, also known as the International Motor Show …

National shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) has described London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion as “an opportunity” for a further shift to shared transport options such as car clubs, bike and e-scooter share schemes. London’s ULEZ officially expanded today, August 29, doubling in size to reach outer …

Midlands-based e-bike company Eskuta is set to grow its presence in the area with a strategic expansion of its premises. The expansion is marked by the installation of a new mezzanine, a move that promises to double the stock capacity of the manufacturer. Currently headquartered in two units at the …