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E-scooters need to be more tightly regulated in order to encourage their use in the UK, according to a collection of insurance groups.  A number of insurance organisations have written to the Government to reiterate their support of sustainable transport methods like electric scooters, but have also set out a …

Micromobility platform HumanForest has expanded into West London, offering e-bikes and the Hammersmith and Fulham area.  This is the first time the London-based operator has expanded into the west of the capital, having first launched in Islington in summer 2020.  HumanForest operates a unique business model, as it uses advertising …

The E-bike Grand Prix is a new technology-driven race series, established with a mission to showcase electric bike development. Judith Rowan, global host cities director of the event, sets out the future of e-bikes This piece first appeared in our sister title BikeBiz’s April magazine – get your free subscription here …

Micromobility provider Tier has acquired camera-based location firm Fantasmo, to bring improvements to parking in-house.  US-based company Fantasmo uses cameras to replace GPS tracking, with the technology capable of tracking how e-bike and e-scooter users park their machines.  Tier says it has acquired Fantasmo as an investment into its parking …

Micromobility firm Voi has partnered with a road safety education company to offer training events across the UK.  Swedish e-scooter and e-bike provider Voi is now working with TTC group, which has more than 28 years of experience educating road usera. As part of the new partnership TTC will host …

Micromobility provider Bolt has launched its fifth generation of e-scooter, the Bolt 5.  The latest machine has been designed with new safety features, as well as curved handlebars and a wider foot-space for better grip and handling. A larger front wheel and hydraulic suspension are also new additions to Bolt …

Thomas Zimmermann is to become the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Free Now, as of 1st April. Since 2018, Zimmermann has been responsible for Free Now’s communication and marketing activities, marketplace performance as well as the data and growth teams as chief marketing officer. In his role, he initiated …

There is major demand amongst lower income people to legalise e-scooters, according to research from retailer Pure Electric.  New research from the micromobility specialist chain shows the extent of the demand for the Government to legalise e-scooter use on the roads in the UK. Currently privately-owned e-scooters are subject to …