Bird has announced the launch of an exclusive pilot programme with the City of Indio, California. Through the exclusive agreement, Bird will bring its shared e-scooter service to the “City of Festivals,” home of Coachella, which kicked off Friday 15th April, and Stagecoach, set to take place later this month. …
Read More »Dyaco Europe unveils ambitious plans for e-bike market, launches Cikada and confirms Reebok distribution
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Jorvik Tricycles debuts JET-E16 travel trike
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Nextbike sold by Tier, new era to see ‘comprehensive’ rebrand
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Brompton supports calls for tighter e-bike battery rules
Brompton Bicycles has backed calls for tighter rules to help ensure only safe e-bike batteries come …
Bolt launches fleet of 5,000 electric motorcycles in Kenya
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Lime urges drivers to ‘break up with cars’ as part of new campaign
E-bike and scooter sharing brand Lime has launched a new campaign urging drivers to “break up with cars,” and instead opt for sustainable transport to get around. In the lead up to Earth Day on 22nd April, micromobility operator Lime has launched the campaign in London to try and get …
Read More »‘To really push adoption of micromobility, I see no barrier to banning cars from city centres’
David Latimer, CEO of Yorkshire-based technology firm Magnomatics, explains how magnetic gear technology can improve micromobility Observe any road popular with commuters and the view is quite depressing – car after car with a single occupant in vehicles designed for four or in the case of SUVs, even more. It …
Read More »Swytch unveils first ‘pocket-sized’ e-bike battery
E-bike conversion brand Swytch has unveiled what it calls the ‘world’s first pocket-sized e-bike battery’. The London-based firm, which specialises in almost-universal battery kits for bikes, has developed a new power unit that’s similar in size to a smart-phone. Swytch’s new battery still provides 250w of power and nine miles …
Read More »A scooter you can take home – Voi unveils long-term e-scooter rental scheme
Micromobility brand Voi has unveiled its first long-term e-scooter rental scheme, which is making its debut in the city of Oxford. The new service from the Swedish e-bike and scooter rental firm promises to offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to car use. Scooters can be rented for £65 per …
Read More »UK government urged to consider mandatory helmets for private e-scooters by safety charity
A safety charity has urged the UK Government to consider restrictions on private e-scooter use, including mandatory helmets. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), a registered-charity that aims to inform the House of Commons and House of Lords and safety issues, has set out its recommendations for private …
Read More »British e-bike brand Eskuta unveils new motorbike-inspired SX-250
British e-bike brand Eskuta has unveiled its new model, inspired by the looks of motorbike but will all the benefits of an e-bike. The SX250 Series III has been designed as an alternative to traditionally-styled e-bikes, instead offering rear view mirrors, indicators, motorbike suspension and brake, and security features like …
Read More »MMB partners with Reset Connect sustainability event
MicromobilityBiz has partnered with the UK’s largest sustainability ecosystem and green investment event, Reset Connect. Taking place from 28th-29th June in the Excel London venue, the inaugural Reset Connect is a sustainability-focused conference for policy makers, government leaders, tech providers and brands to meet and explore funding opportunities. MicromobilityBiz (MMB) is …
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