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A new independent report released by global transport consultancy, Steer, and commissioned by shared mobility provider Lime, is calling for the creation of over 10,000 e-bike parking bay locations in London by 2025. This is to meet growing demand for shared and green transport as Transport for London (TfL) and …

Cowboy, the Belgian e-bike brand, has announced the launch of two new initiatives. Cowboy Connect, described as the platform for software innovation, and Core – a bike configuration available on Classic, Cruiser and Cruiser ST with streamlined hardware and software features for the more price sensitive customer. With the introduction …

Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof has been declared bankrupt. The company said in a statement that a judge at the Amsterdam District Court had declared Dutch entities VanMoof Global Holding BV, VanMoof BV and Van Moof Global Support BV bankrupt on Tuesday, July 17. Administrators are now in the process of …

Micromobility software provider Joyride has partnered with Flare Aware in a significant step to ensure rider safety. This incident-avoidance network, which connects millions of riders globally, pre-warns drivers when a vulnerable road user, such as an e-bike or e-scooter, is in their blind spot. By tackling the issue of driver …

Belgian e-bike brand Cowboy has created an app to keep VanMoof owners on the road, as the Dutch company explores restructuring due to financial difficulties. The Bikey app, which launched overnight, enables VanMoof riders to generate and save their own unique digital key so they can continue using their e-bike. …

UPDATE: VanMoof declared bankrupt, administrators consider selling assets  Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof has filed for Chapter 11 status to protect it from creditors. The move was approved by the district court of Amsterdam late on Wednesday, July 12, essentially entering the business into administration to allow time to reorganise and …

Rad Power Bikes is set to close its UK and EU operation at the end of this year to focus on the American market. In a statement released on its website titled “we are sad to say goodbye”, the company’s CEO Phil Molyneux detailed how an in-depth business evaluation made …

Zedify and Chorlton Bike Deliveries have celebrated the opening of new logistics hubs in South Manchester, Chorlton Precinct and Moss Side. The organisations both actively sought out visible locations. One at the heart of one of Manchester’s thriving communities and a larger space strategically located close to the city centre, …