Matthew Pencharz, Voi’s head of policy, UK, Ireland and the Netherlands is a shared e-scooter and e-bike devotee. But as a keen cyclist in his own time, he discusses the role played by micromobility in reducing reliance on polluting vehicles I have been a cyclist for over 25 years, since …
Read More »London micromobility firm Forest raises £40 million to drive London expansion
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Riese & Müller publishes new Sustainability Report
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Voi reaches 100 million-ride milestone in Europe
Voi has just celebrated its 100 millionth ride in Europe after it was founded in 2018. The Swedish micromobility firm says it crossed the 100-million journey mark for its e-bikes and e-scooters on 20th March, with the milestone ride taking place in Seville, Spain. Trips on Voi scooters more than …
Read More »Dott launches e-bikes in London
Micromobility provider Dott has launched its brand new e-bikes in London, with machines now available in Hammersmith and Fulham. More than 250 bikes will be in operation in the area, as Dott expands its offering in the capital, as e-scooters are already available in London. Duncan Robertson, general manager UK …
Read More »Tier partners with Zipabout to bring last-mile journey option to millions of rail users
Micromobility company Tier has partnered with the personalised journey information provider Zipabout, to provide millions of rail users with a sustainable option for the last mile of their trips. The partnership means anyone opted in to receive journey information from Zipabout’s rail clients, including National Rail Enquiries, c2c, EMR and …
Read More »Honbike launches Red Dot award-winning folding e-bike on Indiegogo
Honbike has launched a new version of its eponymous chainless e-bike via Indiegogo. The folding e-bike is minimalist, yet robust, said the company, with just 57 core components. “Micromobility is fast changing the way we live, work, and move,” said Ken Miner, GM of Honbike Inc. “Honbike is all about …
Read More »E-bike retailer Fully Charged continues expansion with new Guildford store
Fully Charged launched its new store in Guildford earlier this week, offering an array of e-bike brands in fold-up, commuter, hybrid, eMTB and cargo options. The electric bike retailer welcomed 100 people to the new 3,000sq/ft store on the evening of Tuesday 15th March. “We couldn’t be prouder to now …
Read More »Volt receives Red Dot Design Award for new London e-bike
The new Volt London e-bike has been awarded the 2022 Red Dot Product Design Award. The newest addition to the British e-bike brand’s range draws inspiration from the needs of riders on the streets of the UK’s capital, from commuting to exploring. The single-speed e-bike is ideal for tackling the urban …
Read More »Voi celebrates 10 million UK rides as it extends licences in major cities until November 2022
Micromobility operator Voi has hit the landmark milestone of 10 million UK rides, the company announced today. The milestone ride comes just 18 months after the first shared e-scooters arrived in the UK. Voi operates in 17 towns and cities up and down the country and employs over 200 people. …
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