Tag Archives: e-scooters

Advanced tracking, voice guidance and emergency 999 buttons: e-scooters are more than a simple transport alternative

Neuron Advanced tracking, voice guidance and emergency 999 buttons: e-scooters are more than a simple transport alternative

Neuron Mobility weighs in on a transport revolution ahead of its launch in the UK E-scooters could become a key new mode of transport after the Government legalised the use of shared e-scooters this month, to give people a more individual transport option that allows them to continue social distancing …

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The rise of micromobility on-demand

e bikes e scooters The rise of micromobility on-demand

Global Market Insights outlines how the bike-sharing sector will witness significant developments over the next few years… Over the years, the bike-sharing market has gained remarkable momentum due to the initiatives undertaken by Governments to reduce the levels of carbon emission. According to 2018 data, emissions from the transport sector …

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Grover launches first e-scooter

GroverGo Grover launches first e-scooter

Grover has introduced its first e-scooter under its own micromobility sub-brand GroverGo. The move, according to the company, comes after a successful introduction of e-scooters into its product range in early 2019. The new model is based on customer survey insights, which reveal that GroverGo subscribers use their scooters for …

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Newcastle declared ‘most e-scooter-friendly’ city amid UK trials

uswitch scooter header Newcastle declared 'most e-scooter-friendly' city amid UK trials

Newcastle is the city most prepared for an e-scooter revolution, according to Uswitch research. The E-Scootability Index, which takes into account data from Britain’s 40 most populated cities, come as initial UK trials take place in Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. The data is based on air quality, …

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E-scooters and the cycling industry: The ACT

ACT E-scooters and the cycling industry: The ACT

E-scooters have evolved to become one of the key cycling industry talking points in recent years. Four industry stalwarts give their take on e-scooters’ impact on the cycling industry and the micromobility market as a whole. Today, we hear from the ACT. Despite the first e-cooter being introduced over a …

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E-scooter support could see car journeys fall 20%, says Voi UK GM

Voi Transport Committee E-scooter support could see car journeys fall 20%, says Voi UK GM

Voi UK general manager Richard Corbett yesterday appeared before the Transport Select Committee to answer questions about how e-scooters will be trialled on UK streets from September. Voi told MPs that one in five car journeys in the UK could be replaced by an e-scooter trip, if cities get behind …

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DfT outlines e-scooter trial guidelines

DfT trials DfT outlines e-scooter trial guidelines

The Department for Transport (DfT) has released initial guidelines clarifying safety, licensing and legal issues following the commencement of UK trials from 4th July. The rules for private e-scooters, the DfT emphasised, have not changed. It remains illegal to use them in public, and doing so could end in users …

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What do e-scooter trials mean for other LEVs?

Leva EU logo What do e-scooter trials mean for other LEVs?

As e-scooters begin trials throughout the UK, LEVA-EU questions EU legislation on all light electric vehicles… Since 4th July, the UK has been trialling e-scooters on public roads. However, the change in national legislation is such that not only e-scooters are allowed, but also light electric mopeds without type-approval. This …

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Tier Mobility hires two former Uber execs to boost UK launch

Tier appointment Tier Mobility hires two former Uber execs to boost UK launch

Tier Mobility has recruited two former senior Uber executives as it looks to launch in the UK. The German startup, which offers both e-scooters and e-mopeds, has named Fred Jones as UK general manager, while Benjamin Bell becomes head of public policy for Northern Europe. Jones was most recently the …

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Dott set for UK debut following Government approval

Dott Dott set for UK debut following Government approval

Dott is among the first micromobility companies to be approved for UK e-scooter trials after ‘exceeding’ the necessary requirements set out by the Government. The brand’s scooters have been assessed and accepted by the DfT’s Vehicle Classification Agency, which requires a minimum of two brakes, large wheels and good lighting. …

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