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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …