Dott, the European micromobility operator, is further improving correct parking of its shared e-scooters and e-bikes using AI technology from Captur. The AI technology will instantly review parking pictures submitted by Dott’s riders at the end of their trip, based on criteria unique to the requirements of each city and …
Read More »See.Sense collaborates with Dott to enhance micromobility safety in Madrid
Cycling data-technology company See.Sense is teaming up with Dott to launch an innovative road safety initiative for e-scooter users in Madrid. Over the course of an initial 12-week ‘Proof of Concept’ trial, a selection of Dott’s scooters will be equipped with sensors provided by See.Sense, which employ patented technology to …
Read More »Dott refurbishes 10,000 e-scooters, also publishes latest sustainability report
Dott, the micromobility operator, has announced the complete refurbishment of 10,000 of its shared e-scooters. The achievement will double the expected lifespan of those vehicles to seven years, cutting carbon emissions per kilometre by nearly 50%. The milestone coincides with the publication of Dott’s latest sustainability report, covering 2022 initiatives. …
Read More »Dott shares research highlighting impact of its e-scooter and e-bike services
Dott, the European micromobility operator, has unveiled new research highlighting the impact of its shared e-scooter and e-bike services in cities across Europe. More than one quarter of Dott trips replaced motorised alternatives such as car, taxi or motorbike, equal to removing more than eight million polluting journeys last year. …
Read More »Less than 0.01% of London e-scooter trial trips resulted in serious injury, TfL data shows
Transport for London (TfL), London Councils and e-scooter operators Dott, Lime and Tier have released new data, covering June 2021 to Nov 2022, that shows the progress made during the first phase of the London rental e-scooter trial. The main objective of the trial is to gather data to help …
Read More »Paris votes to ban rental e-scooters
Residents of Paris have voted to ban rental e-scooters from the French capital in a landmark referendum. Almost 90% of votes cast on Sunday, April 2, favoured a ban of shared e-scooter schemes. The referendum was called in response to a rising number of people being injured and killed, as …
Read More »Leading micromobility operators issue industry recommendations to European cities
Five operators of shared e-scooters and e-bikes have published 10 recommendations for cities to better integrate shared micromobility vehicles onto its streets. Global operators Dott, Lime, Superpedestrian, Tier Mobility, and Voi have collaborated to create the framework, reflecting the expertise gained from many years of experience. Together, the five companies …
Read More »Parisians to vote on banning e-scooter rental schemes
Residents of Paris are being asked to vote on whether e-scooter rental schemes should be banned in the city. A referendum has been called by the city hall asking people: “Do we or don’t we continue with free-floating rental scooters?” The vote is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April …
Read More »Dott to double e-scooter lifespan, reducing environmental impact by nearly 50%
Dott, the European micromobility operator, has unveiled a new project which aims to double the lifespan of its vehicles, in a move which will help cut its carbon emissions by nearly 50%. Initially taking place in Lyon, Dott’s e-scooters will undergo a complete refurbishment, extending their current three years of …
Read More »Shared e-scooters and e-bikes could boost economy by £1.1 billion, according to Oxford University study
Shared micromobility could boost the UK economy by more than £1 billion, according to a new study from Oxford University. A study by the university’s Oxford Strategy Group, examining services provided by micromobility operator Dott in London, found that there would be huge economic benefits if more people switched to …
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