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Electric bike and e-scooter sharing brand Lime has raised a huge $523million in funding during an oversubscribed investment round, as the company plans go carbon-free and revamp its fleet.  Lime received a significant boost in its funding thanks to investments from the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund, Fidelity Management and Research …

The expanding scooter and e-bike rental app Voi hopes to replace one billion car journeys over the next 20 years, as the company has also committed to being ‘carbon positive’ by 2030.  Founded in 2018, the Swedish micromobility firm has been growing across Europe, now operating in 70 cities across …

The first week of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion saw more Londoners making sustainable transport choices, with the capital’s e-scooter providers Dott, Lime and TIER recording up to a 30% increase in new riders when compared to the previous week. The providers also saw an increase of just …

Neuron is launching a global technology trial, set to take place over six months. Starting today, 3rd November, the company will have the first of 1,500 e-scooters in cities across Australia, Canada and the UK. Neuron’s safety-first e-scooters will be fitted with a new ‘e-scooter brain’ which combines three new …

Over 100 million car and taxi trips made in city regions each year could instead be on e-bikes if the Government is able to deliver its target for mode shift to cycling, according to a new report by consultants Steer for the Urban Transport Group (UTG). The report, Fully charged: …

Hotlines is to take on UK distribution of Stromer. Speed pedelec specialist Stromer is ‘redefining the urban mobility landscape’ with a range of powerful bikes with integrated design, full connectivity and ‘outstanding’ ride qualities. Born in 2009, it is now a rapidly expanding company with a range of models built …

Ampler has raised € 7.4 million in an equity round to support its expansion plans. The round was led by seasoned investors Taavet Hinrikus and Sten Tamkivi from Taavet+Sten and joined by top Estonian investors Metaplanet, Ambient Sound Investments and Ragnar Sass. It puts the company valuation at €47 million. …

Voi is celebrating the first anniversary of launching in the West of England by announcing that its trial has been extended until March 2022. Delivered in partnership with Voi, the West of England Combined Authority and the regional councils, the scheme has proven to be popular and successful. The Combined …