Micromobility operator Voi has launched a UK-first wireless e-scooter charging trial. The Swedish-based shared transport platform has partnered with charging tech company Bumblee Power and the University of Warwick, to trial wireless charging pads at parking locations in Warwick. According to Voi, this new trial could help reduce operating costs, …
Read More »Lime commits to £25m investment in London following record-setting year
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Lime partners with MyLifeMySay to get young people voting ahead of mayoral election
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New contract period begins for Beryl BCP scheme
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Pure Electric’s Adam Norris: ‘Climate change is the biggest problem facing our species’
Following the launch of two ‘fundamentally different’ new Pure Electric e-scooters, BikeBiz and MMB editor Alex Ballinger spoke with company founder Adam Norris about the transport challenges the world currently faces This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here ‘Hey! I’ve just …
Read More »Beryl announces Christmas gift micromobility vouchers
Micromobility provider Beryl has been getting in the festive spirit with the launch of gift vouchers ahead of the Christmas period. Beryl, which runs bike, e-bike, and scooter schemes around the UK, is hoping to encourage more people to travel sustainably with the announcement of Minute Bundles, which can be …
Read More »HumanForest secures B Corp accreditation
London-based micromobility platform HumanForest has been given B Corp accreditation, a certification for businesses reaching higher ethical and environmental standards. HumanForest, which operates shared e-bike schemes in a number of London boroughs, has been given B Corp accreditation with a score of 98.5 out of 100, as the brand aims …
Read More »Exertis launches new e-bike brand Peddle with four models
Technology distributor Exertis has announced the launch of new electric bike brand Peddle. Ranging from commuter-friendly city bikes to extra long-range, adventure-ready off-roaders, the new Peddle range includes four models: the Peddle Go £1,599, Peddle Step £1,799, Peddle Ride £1,799, and Peddle Pro £2,599. The Peddle Go, Peddle Step, and Peddle …
Read More »Salford City Council extends Lime e-scooter trial until 2024
Salford City Council has extended the Lime e-scooter trial until May 2024, following the success of the scheme. US-based micromobility operator Lime recently hit 430,000 e-scooter riders in Salford, with 270,000 of those being recorded in the past 12 months alone. The city’s e-scooter trial, which is being run in …
Read More »Micromobility winners announced in the 2022 BikeBiz Awards
The day has finally arrived and we can announce the micromobility winners in the 2022 BikeBiz Awards, sponsored by ArmaUrto. Scroll down to view the list of micromobility winners. For over a decade, the BikeBiz Awards has been at the heart of the cycle industry, aiming to shine a spotlight …
Read More »HumanForest extends partnership with food market Earth and Wheat
Shared e-bike operator HumanForest has renewed its partnership food market Earth and Wheat, offering incentives to its riders. Following the success of the initial three-month partnership earlier this year, London-based mobility start-up HumanForest will continue working with Earth and Wheat as one of its in-app marketing partners. HumanForest utilises a …
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