The innovative sustainability event Reset Connect has announced its exciting speaker-line up for 2022, consisting of 12 representatives from green business and investment. Taking place on 28th-29th June at London’s ExCel venue, Reset Connect aims to bridge the gap between investors and sustainability start-ups. MicromobilityBiz is proud to be official …
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E-scooter research reveals 79% of women feel unsafe due to poor infrastructure
A new study into e-scooter use has found that a majority of women feel unsafe on the roads due to poor infrastructure. Micromobility firm Voi and non-profit organisation Women in Transport joined forces to survey hundreds of e-scooter riders, to determine the gender-based perceptions in their use. The in-depth research …
Read More »Cambridgeshire police hail success of crackdown on illegal e-scooter use
A police operation in Cambridgeshire has been hailed a success after officers enforced a crackdown on illegal e-scooter use. Operation Scoot, launched to tackle the illegal use of electric scooters on public roads, anti-social behaviour, and scooter thefts, was established following a spike in calls from members of the public. …
Read More »Ducati launches e-bike and e-scooter range in the UK
Ducati has announced it will jump into the micromobility market in the UK, with its range of e-scooters and e-bikes. Following the Government announcement that e-scooters will be given their own vehicle category, a step towards the legalisation of private e-scooters, Ducati has announced it will move into the UK …
Read More »Micromobility brands Beryl and Voi welcome latest announcements on e-scooter legislation
Beryl and Voi are the latest micromobility brands to voice their support for the proposed private-use e-scooter legislation. The UK Government has announced it plans to create a new vehicle category for low speed, zero emission vehicles, with electric scooters likely to be the first mode of transport added to …
Read More »Government announces plans for new e-scooter vehicle category
The Government has announced plans for a new vehicle category that would pave the way for the legalisation of private-use e-scooters. Following the Queen’s Speech earlier this week, details have been gradually emerging about the Government’s new Transport Bill, which will include updated legislation for privately-owned electric scooters. Speaking in …
Read More »‘Micromobility industry is ready to adapt to legalisation,’ says e-scooter brand Bird
The micromobilty industry is ready to adapt to legalisation, according to the general manager of Bird e-scooters, as the UK Government has announced plans to update e-scooter legislation in this parliamentary session. Following the Queen’s Speech on Tuesday (10th May), a Government spokesperson has confirmed that e-scooter laws will be …
Read More »Government confirms new e-scooter legislation is on the way in Transport Bill
A Government spokesperson has confirmed that new e-scooter legislation is on the way in the upcoming Transport Bill. On Tuesday (10th May), the UK Government set out its plans for new laws in the upcoming parliamentary session in the Queen’s Speech, While there was no specific mention of electric scooters …
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