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London e-bike operator HumanForest has published the first edition of its annual sustainability report. The report measures the impact of its service on the environment and communities, as well as setting targets to reduce its carbon footprint. It also outlines the company’s framework for further action and improvement across three …

The speed pedelec market has not yet taken hold in the UK, in part due to the restrictive legislation around high-powered e-bikes, but many believe they could be the next revolution in urban transport. Rebecca Bland dives into this evolving market This piece first appeared in the March edition of …

Sur-Ron, the electric motorcycle brand, is offering all its models in two variants, one for off-road use, and the other homologated for legal UK road use. Aiming to “revolutionise the way riders see inner-city transportation”, Sur-Ron has brought a range performance bikes to the UK, adaptable to extreme sports and …

Micromobility operator Tier has begun rolling out its new Tier E-bike 3 to the streets of London. The E-bike 3 is an evolution of the previous model, bringing several enhanced features to improve the experience for both riders and Tier’s operations teams. The model features a new matte paint scheme …

See.Sense, a provider of intelligent cycling products and data services, has announced the appointment of Richard Pearce as its new chief operating officer (COO). Pearce, who comes from a successful stint at a health tech startup, brings more than 20 years experience in operations, marketing and product development in high …

Zedify, one of the UK’s largest electric cargo bike delivery networks, has secured £5 million investment to expand its service, making it available to around 20% of the UK population. The round was led by Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, which is …

Five operators of shared e-scooters and e-bikes have published 10 recommendations for cities to better integrate shared micromobility vehicles onto its streets. Global operators Dott, Lime, Superpedestrian, Tier Mobility, and Voi have collaborated to create the framework, reflecting the expertise gained from many years of experience. Together, the five companies …

Swifty Scooters has launched new colours in its best-selling e-scooter ranges, the foldable SwiftyOne-e and the dirt tyre SwiftyAir-e.  The new frame colours added alongside the original anthracite black, include echo blue, forest green and a limited-edition aluminium chrome, the SwiftyOne Marine-e.  The Manchester-based electric scooter brand is known as …