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Micromobility operator Tier has started managing the operations of the shared e-scooter scheme in Essex, in partnership with Essex County Council, as part of the nationwide trials run by the DfT. This follows Tier’s recent acquisition of Spin, the Ford-owned company that has run the service since the beginning of …

The UK Government’s plans for update e-scooter legislation won’t automatically apply in Northern Ireland, according to a report. Earlier this month, the Government announced plans for a new low-speed, low-emission vehicle category, which would pave the way for private-use e-scooters on public roads.  The update would form part of the …

Micromobility operator Tier has announced its latest expansion in London, launching dockless e-bikes in west London.  Tier, which already runs an e-scooter fleet across London as part of Transport for London’s scooter trial, and operates an e-bike scheme in Islington, has now launched its electric bikes in Hammersmith and Fulham. …

An e-bike-specific in the north east of England is now on the market. Durham City’s e-Bike Store, located in Front Street not far from the city centre, is on the market as the current owner plans to retire. Company owner Simon said: “I saw the potential for electric bikes back …

The organisers of sustainable transport event Reset Connect London have announced that more than 3,000 industry leaders and investors will be in attendance next month.  Taking place on 28th-29th June at London’s ExCel, Reset Connect has been established to bridge the gap between businesses, investors, and government all committed to …

UK parcel service Yodel has revealed it has delivered almost half a million packages by bike in the last six months, as it plans to step up e-cargo bike deliveries. Liverpool-based delivery service Yodel has reached 493,000 parcel deliveries on two wheels in the past six months, already exceeding last …

The shared e-scooter and e-bike operator Neuron Mobility has committed to becoming carbon negative by 2025.  Based in Singapore, Neuron operates in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Canada and the UK, where it offers shared transport schemes.  The brand has published a new report, titled ‘Meeting Micromobility’s Potential’, which highlights …

London’s e-scooter rental trial has been extended has been extended until November 2022. Transport for London (TfL) announced this week that the capital’s micromobility schemes will now run for an additional five months, having initially been scheduled to end on 6th June.  The Government-backed trials launched in June last year …