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As Forest becomes the latest e-bike brand to include insurance in its offering, Ross Sinclair, CEO at Insurance Experts, EIP, explores why bundling in protection should become a strategic priority for operators looking to competitively differentiate and get ahead of regulations. As e-bike usage continues to surge across the UK, …

Bosch eBike Systems is proud to announce an official brand partnership with RideAble Now, the UK’s premier adaptive mountain bike (aMTB) platform. By teaming up with this pioneering venture, Bosch is reinforcing its commitment to inclusive mobility and supporting the growth of adaptive cycling across the UK and beyond. Launched …

Forest, London’s homegrown e-bike operator, today announces its launch in the London Borough of Ealing, expanding its network to 20 boroughs across the city. From 30th July, Forest will begin to roll out 900 bikes across the borough. To mark the launch, Forest will offer pay-as-you-go rides for just £1 …

On 24th April 2026, West Midlands Police stopped a cyclist on suspicion of riding an e-motorbike on the road without a licence plate, tax or insurance. The stop ended in the seizure and destruction of a legal e-bike, a £6,500 Tern HSD S00 electric bike on loan from Birmingham Bike …

UK battery technology company TaiSan has raised £4.65 million to accelerate the development of sodium-ion batteries for mass-market applications including electric bikes, scooters, vehicles and power tools. The seed round was co-led by Eos Advisory and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, through fund manager Mercia Ventures. AFI Ventures, EverQuest …

EPTTAS and TaiSan today announced a strategic pilot to combine next-generation battery chemistry with advanced AI-based battery safety intelligence for micromobility applications. The pilot brings together two European deep-tech companies working on the same global problem from opposite sides of the battery system. TaiSan is developing quasi-solid-state sodium battery technology …

Beryl has expanded its e-micromobility fleet in Cornwall with the addition of 100 new e-scooters to complement its 250-strong fleet of e-bikes, representing a £1m investment into Cornwall. The e-scooters will be a valuable addition to the public micromobility hire network, providing residents and visitors with an additional low-cost, convenient, …

Solarcycle Ltd has completed the installation of a free-to-use solar-powered e-bike charging station at the Isle of Arran Community and Visitor Centre, creating a sustainable mobility hub on one of the UK’s most remote and environmentally significant tourism destinations. Located off Scotland’s west coast, the Isle of Arran attracts visitors …