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Dott, Lime and Tier announce measures to overcome safety concerns in Paris
Micromobility operators in Paris have announced a series of measures in the hopes of alleviating safety concerns, as councillors have considered scrapping shared scooter schemes in the city. Dott, Lime, and Tier, the three micromobility providers currently operating in the French capital, have set out 11 steps to improve e-scooter …
Read More »Amazon expands e-cargo bike deliveries in Manchester and London
Amazon has announced an expansion of its e-cargo bike fleet, with the introduction of three new micromobility hubs in Manchester and London. Part of a five-year, £300 million investment in the electrification and decarbonisation of its UK network, Amazon said more than two million deliveries will now be made by …
Read More »E-scooter trials hit 30 millions trips in UK
The UK’s e-scooter trials have now tipped over the 30-million-trip mark, according to new research. Following the launch of the first public e-scooter rentals in 2020, there are now 45 fleets available across the country, with 24,000 vehicles now available for hire. Micromobiltiy site Zag Daily said there have now …
Read More »Shared e-scooters last five times longer than early models, micromobility report finds
A new report into micromobility lifespans has found that today’s shared e-scooters last up to five-times longer the early models. US-based mobility consulting firm Brightside has released the first comprehensive report into e-bike and e-scooter longevity, assessing the average lifespan of Voi’s shared e-scooters. The report, titled ‘How Long do …
Read More »Shared e-bike brand HumanForest on sustainability and affordability
Rebecca Bland sits down with Caroline Seton, co-founder of London-based shared e-bike brand HumanForest, to discuss sustainability and affordability This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Tell me about the brand, how did it start and what inspired you to launch? …
Read More »Councils urged to treat bike share as a key part of their sustainable transport offer
National shared transport charity CoMoUK has urged councils to treat bike share as a key part of their sustainable transport offer and ensure it has sufficient funding for it to be developed to support all communities. New guidance from CoMoUK (Collaborative Mobility UK) has called for a partnership approach between …
Read More »Lime electric bike hire scheme set to launch in Nottingham next spring
Lime electric bikes will be available to hire in Nottingham from spring 2023 thanks to an exclusive partnership between the provider and Nottingham City Council. A fleet of up to 700 dockless Lime e-bikes will be available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis from virtual parking bays in key city …
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