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Belgian e-bike designer Cowboy has raised $80 million in its latest funding round, as the company eyes further US expansion. Currently available across Europe, including the UK, and in the US, Cowboy raised the $80 million (£59 million) in Series C financing thanks to investors Exor, HCVC, and Siam Capital, …

Ison Distribution has received a delivery of 2022-range Benno e-cargo bikes following delays.  The UK-based distributor said it has received the Benno Boost, eJoy and RemiDemi models in its latest delivery, with limited stock available for immediate delivery to dealers.  Ison said that a significant number of the models are …

Micromobility provider Beryl is celebrating the first anniversary of its e-scooter scheme in Bournemouth and Poole. Launched on 25th January 2021 in partnership with BCP Council, the DfT pilot scheme surpassed a million kilometres (1,006,442km) over the weekend from 264,346 separate journeys in its first year. Feedback from users shows …

By Gunnar Froh, Founder and CEO, Wunder Mobility Operators and city authorities alike are capitalising on growing consumer demand for shared micromobility. They are doing this not only by bringing new services to cities, but also by evolving existing businesses and turning to more innovative business models to increase revenue …

By Steve Pyer, Country Manager UK&I, Spin Now established in many UK communities, e-scooter rental schemes have quickly become a popular, reliable, inexpensive, accessible and environmentally-friendly alternative to cars and public transport for short journeys. With so many positives, it would be easy to see the world through rose tinted …

HumanForest has formed a new partnership with London-based property company Romulus to facilitate free and sustainable travel for its employees and workspace members. The partnership launches in light of last week’s government guidance to encourage employees to make the transition back to the physical workplace post-Covid 19. The partnership will …

Lime has announced a major £20million investment in London over the next 18 months, as the brand approaches a significant milestone for its shared transport platform. Headquartered in San Francisco in the USA, Lime launched in London at the end of 2018 and has grown significantly throughout the pandemic, with …

Micromobility platform HumanForest has launched new sustainability challenges for its users.  The London-based e-bike company is urging riders to reduce their carbon footprint, increase their time spent outside, and burn as much energy as they can over the coming weeks.  First up is the ‘CO2 Saver’ challenge, as HumanForest users …