A Government spokesperson has confirmed that new e-scooter legislation is on the way in the upcoming Transport Bill. On Tuesday (10th May), the UK Government set out its plans for new laws in the upcoming parliamentary session in the Queen’s Speech, While there was no specific mention of electric scooters …
Read More »Beryl celebrates third anniversary of e-scooters in Norwich, scheme approaches 600,000 journeys
Shared sustainable transport provider, Beryl and scheme partners Norfolk County Council and National…
An industry dilemma: The environmental impact of lithium-ion batteries and how to sustainably dispose them
As e-bikes and e-scooters grow in popularity, Rebecca Morley looks at the environmental impact of li…
Forest to continue operating in Kingston and Sutton following contract extension
Forest will continue operating in the London boroughs of Kingston and Sutton following the decision …
Beryl-backed Leeds City Bikes scheme sees 1,600 trips in first week
More than 1,600 trips have been made on the new e-bikes for hire in Leeds since they arrived in the …
Dott shares research highlighting impact of its e-scooter and e-bike services
Dott, the European micromobility operator, has unveiled new research highlighting the impact of its …
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No announcement on e-scooters included in Queen’s Speech 2022
The highly-anticipated announcement surrounding e-scooter legislation failed to materialise during the Queen’s Speech 2022 on Tuesday (10th May). During this year’s Queen’s Speech, this year carried out by the Queen’s son Prince Charles due to the reigning monarch’s health, the Government announced its plans for the upcoming parliamentary session. Micromobility …
Read More ȣ920,000 investment in e-cargo scheme for Bristol hospital
A new cargo bike initiative has been launched at a Bristol hospital following a £920,000 investment. The year-long trial, beginning in June, will see e-bikes used as direct replacements for vans at the Bristol Royal infirmary in the centre of the city. Funded by a £920,000 investment from central Government, …
Read More »Voi scooters launches its newest safety campaign
Micromobility operator Voi has launched its newest e-scooter campaign, focussed on rider responsibility. The ‘Let’s get it right’ campaign follows on from last year’s ‘Ride safe, park smart’ messaging from Voi, as the brand tries to overcome concerns around safety that some organisations still have surrounding e-scooters. Voi has launched …
Read More »Sight loss charities urge Government not to legalise e-scooters
A group of charities for people with sight loss have compiled a petition urging the Government not to legalise e-scooters. Organisations, including the National Federation of the Blind UK (NFBUK), said they will deliver the petition to Downing Street, in the hopes of preventing the expected update on e-scooter legislation. …
Read More »‘It ended up being a perfect match’: Networking opportunities at Move 2022 mobility event
Move 2022 is a cross-sector mobility trade event that brings together leaders from the automotive industry, transport operators, tech companies, energy providers and micromobility firms. MicromobilityBiz is official trade media partner with the event, which takes place at London’s ExXel in London on 15th-16th June. MMB readers can get a …
Read More »Fernando Alonso’s lifestyle brand unveils first e-bike
The sustainable lifestyle brand founded by Formula One driver Fernando Alonso, Kimoa, has unveiled its first e-bike. Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix this weekend in the US, the Kimoa E-bike is being shown for the first time, featuring a custom 3D-printed carbon fibre frame andup to 55-mile range from …
Read More »Zipcharge unveils first portable charging hub with e-scooter docking station
Electric vehicle charging specialist Zipcharge has unveiled a new hub featuring a micromobility docking station. The GoHub, which Zipcharge calls a revolution in electric vehicle (EV) charging, is a community-based solution that can be installed anywhere, offering charging points for a variety of vehicles. Designed to be used on-street, in …
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