Residents in the Headington area of Oxford will soon be able to rent an e-scooter as part of a trial to allow residents to both travel in a socially distanced manner and cut carbon emissions. The launch is part of a 12-month trial led by Oxfordshire County Council and e-scooter …
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Forest to continue operating in Kingston and Sutton following contract extension
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Blue Duck looks to continued growth in 2021 as micromobility demand increases in smaller US cities
San Antonio-based micromobility company Blue Duck is looking to continued growth in 2021, strengthening relationships with a growing number of customers and partners as demand continues to rise in smaller metropolitan areas for affordable, eco-friendly micromobility services. Blue Duck provides electric scooters and e-bikes in cities throughout Texas and the …
Read More »Zipp Mobility to create 30 new jobs following successful year for company
Irish micromobility start-up Zipp Mobility is planning to create at least 30 additional jobs in the coming year as it gears up to launch e-scooter services across Ireland once new legislation is passed into law. The follows on from a successful year for the company in which it secured €1.1 …
Read More »Tickets now live for inaugural London eBike Festival powered by Shimano Steps
Tickets are now available for the inaugural London eBike Festival, in partnership with Shimano Steps, and The Cycle Show. The event is set to take place at Alexandra Palace from 25th-27th June. Prices will start from £16 and include full access to all aspects of the show. VIP passes will …
Read More »Vaimoo recognised at CES 2021 Innovation Awards, signs new agreement with Voi
Connected e-bike sharing solution Vaimoo, designed by the Italian company Mermec, has been named an honouree at the CES 2021 Innovation Awards, in the Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation category. The company has also announced the signing of a new agreement with Voi Technology, which has chosen Vaimoo connected e-bikes to …
Read More »Bristol and Bath e-scooter trial area expands as free rides for NHS and key emergency workers reintroduced
The operating area for e-scooters has been expanded in Bristol and Bath, following the successful launch of the West of England Combined Authority’s trial in October. The expansion will allow people to reach new destinations by e-scooter including Bishopston, St Werburghs, Easton and Bedminster in Bristol and Oldfield Park and …
Read More »21 illegal e-scooters seized by Greater Manchester Police in less than three months
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) seized 21 electric scooters in less than three months in the lead-up to Christmas as part of a crackdown on their illegal use on roads, pavements, cycle lanes and other public places. Despite the increased popularity in the use of e-scooters, GMP officers are reminding people …
Read More »E-mobility specialist Pure Electric launches campaign for ‘Cycle in Retirement’ plan
Pure Electric has called on the Government to encourage over 65s to get back in the saddle through a new, nationwide ‘Cycle in Retirement’ scheme. Under the plans, retired Brits would be given a 20% discount on a new bike or e-bike of their choice through a voucher scheme linked to …
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