micromobility

Delivery Mates to use EAV2Cubed eCargo bikes at new Westminster micro hub facility

EAV2Cubed eCargo bikes are being deployed by logistics provider Delivery Mates at a new micro hub facility launched by Westminster City Council.

Partnership aims to promote shared travel

The benefits of shared ownership for business and personal travel are being promoted as part of a new partnership between Enterprise Car Club and micro-mobility provider Beryl.

Car free days prompt surge in e-bike usage

Micromobility operator Dott has reported a surge in demand for its service during car free days, which have taken place during EU Mobility Week.

eMoped trial launched for London’s delivery drivers

HumanForest is launching a scheme in London to rent eMopeds to the capital’s delivery drivers.

HumanForest's London e-bikes added to 'super app'

The Free Now ‘mobility super app’ is to include HumanForest e-bikes for the first time in London.

Putting Dott on the map

Micromobility company Dott has expanded the number of cities in which information about e-bikes and e-scooters can be accessed via Google Maps.

French city awards e-bike and e-scooter contracts to Dott

The city of Grenoble has awarded micromobility company Dott the contract to supply the city with both its e-bikes and e-scooters from July.

electric scooter, image from Pure Electric

Quality and safety regulations proposed for e-scooters

Micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters could be designed and operated in the UK by mid-2023 under new legal framework proposed by the University of Warwick.

Latest DfT consultation to help shape the future of MaaS closes in a month

The Department for Transport (DfT) has set out its roadmap to develop future policy for Mobility as a Service as part of a free Smart Transport webinar.

TfN highlights active travel and multimodal hubs in new policy positions

TfN has updated its transport plan for the region with new policy positions on active travel and multimodal hubs.

Law firm calls for clear plan from Government on private e-scooter legalisation

Law firm Keoghs is calling on the Government to deliver a clear plan for the prospective legalisation of e-scooters, following a new study that highlights safety concerns.

E-scooter training needs greater focus in anticipation of private use legalisation

A new whitepaper is urging an increased focus on training for those using private e-scooters in anticipation of legalised use in the future.

Neuron reaches million milestone as e-scooter trials are extended

Neuron Mobility has reached over one million miles after operating e-scooter trials for over a year in Slough, Newcastle and Sunderland.

Ginger introduces universal micromobility solution in Middlesbrough

Ginger and Qi Managed Services have launched a multi-vehicle micromobility dock and charge station in Middlesbrough.

Leeds set to implement shared electric bike hire scheme

Leeds City Council is looking to approve a £2m funding bid to implement a fully docked, public electric bike hire scheme in the city.

London e-scooter trial exceeds half a million trips milestone

The London e-scooter trials have reached over 500,000 trips and nearly one million miles since launch in June 2021.

UCL and London operators to develop ‘universal sound’ for e-scooters

UCL and London’s shared e-scooter operators are developing a new ‘universal sound’ to alert pedestrians and other road users of their approach.

Superpedestrian raises £93m to expand e-scooter services

Superpedestrian has raised $125 million (£93m) in its latest funding round to invest in expanding its micromobility services across Europe and the US.

Two cyclists on a suburban road riding between parked cars

Lime plans to invest £20m in London micromobility market

Lime is planning to invest £20 million in the London market over the next 18 months after reaching nearly five million rental e-bike rides.

Reports 18 Jan 2022

Mobility’s rebound: An industry recovers, but where is it heading?

This report from the McKinsey Centre for Future Mobility looks at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in consumer preferences, technology and regulation.