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MicromobilityBiz has partnered with the UK’s largest sustainability ecosystem and green investment event, Reset Connect. Taking place from 28th-29th June in the Excel London venue, the inaugural Reset Connect is a sustainability-focused conference for policy makers, government leaders, tech providers and brands to meet and explore funding opportunities.  MicromobilityBiz (MMB) is …

The e-bike conversion brand Swytch has raised £3.8 million in its latest funding round. Based in London, and founded in 2017, Swytch is an innovator in DIY battery and motor kits that can convert almost any bike into an electric-assisted machine.  After raising $500,000 through and Indiegogo campaign in 2017, …

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 …