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Tier riders have covered more than one million miles on e-scooters and WestBikes since taking over the micromobility service in the west of England in September 2023. Tier is celebrating the milestone by offering users a discount code to thank the people of Bristol and Bath and to encourage more …

Cowboy, the world’s most connected e-bikes, can now be maintained at the riders’ home following the launch of the company’s new on-demand services. Alongside Cowboy’s fast-growing network of independent bike store partners and industry-first Cowboy Care – its monthly maintenance and repair subscription service – on-demand offers an additional way …

Forest has launched a dockless and shared Cycle to Work scheme, working out at 60 minutes cycling per day for approximately £1 per day. The shared micromobility platform is working in partnership with all the major UK benefits providers, so that employees can access the scheme through their company’s existing …

Drop Mobility, a growing e-bike share company that allows cities to purchase or lease e-bikes, has landed a growth funding package from Decathlon Capital Partners to support its continued expansion. Details of the revenue-based investment package have not been disclosed. Drop Mobility will use the capital to expand to new …

Information around how to safely purchase, charge and use e-bikes and e-scooters has been published by the Department for Transport (DfT) today, February 1, to improve consumer safety. Following extensive consultation with industry, guidance on battery safety for both e-scooters and e-bikes will raise awareness for owners on how to …

A withdrawal notice of an e-bike battery brand linked to fires across England has been issued by the Government. The e-bike battery, manufactured by a company called UPP, has been found to present a “serious risk of fire due to poor manufacturing”. Withdrawal notices have been issued by the Office …

Beryl is running an initiative to sharpen skills, boost confidence and reinforce the importance of responsible riding. The Scoot Happy Tour offers Beryl riders a variety of ways and incentives to boost their knowledge and abilities when using e-scooters in Birmingham. In-person sessions, which are an accessible two-hour course run …

Fin, a London-based sustainable logistics operator, has announced the acquisition of Urb-It, a player in the last-mile operations space serving Spain, France and the UK since 2017. The new technologies and solutions will be an integral part of Fin’s forward-looking strategy and help to accelerate overall company growth in the …