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While micromobility could be the answer to many environmental concerns, the industry must also address its own sustainability. Rebecca Bland explores how e-bike and e-scooter brands are looking in the mirror first

Transport for London will be expanding its micromobility offering from Monday, with the introduction of Santander e-bikes.  The 500 new docked e-bikes will be introduced from 12th September, with a flat rate for 30 minute rides, and a new monthly membership costing £20 a month for unlimited £60-minute rides.  Mayor …

The shortlists have been announced in the new micromobility category for the 2022 BikeBiz Awards. BikeBiz, trade publication for the UK cycle industry and sister title to MicromobilityBiz, has added three new awards specifically for the micromobility sector, to recognise the important and valued work being done in the e-bike …

French electric bike IoT brand Velco has partnered with automotive giant Valeo to help develop a new e-bike ecosystem.  Valeo, a supplier of automotive tech products to the motor industry based in Paris, is deploying an electric assistance system under the brand name Valeo Cyclee, offering a seven-speed automatic and …

Micromobility brand Tier has appointed two new seniors members, as the German-based company looks to become a profitable organisation.  Markus Windisch joins Tier as chief business officer, following seven years at food delivery service HelloFresh, most recently leading operations as international chief operating officer.  Trecilla Lobo will be joining Tier …

Consumers buying an e-bike increase their cycling by almost double, according to a new study.  The research, carried out by experts at the Institute of Transport Economics in Oslo, Norway, involved a total of 954 participants, who answered surveys or provided a travel diary to help the researchers track their …

Micromobility operator Lime will open a pop-up community hub in London, in the hopes of meeting new and existing e-scooter and e-bike riders.  Opening on Thursday 8th September and running until Sunday 18th September at St James’ Park Station in central London, the Lime pop-up location will let Londoners meet …

By Emily Cherry, CEO, The Bikeability Trust This piece first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here With the Lionesses roaring to victory in the Women’s Euros, all eyes are on women’s sport. England’s triumph at a major tournament will inspire millions of girls …