European micromobility operator Dott has announced an expansion of the e-bike and e-scooter information available in Google Maps. Dott’s shared e-bikes and e-scooters are now available through Google Maps in more cities across France, Italy, Spain, Finland, and Belgium and recently launched in new countries such as Sweden, Israel and …
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Irish micromobility provider Zipp Mobility secures €6.1 million in funding round
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Bolt publishes 2022 scooter safety report showing 26% lower injury rate year-on-year
Micromobility provider Bolt has launched its 2022 safety report. The company registered over five times more rides in 2021 in comparison to 2020, while decreasing its injury ratio by 26%. The increase in rides is a result of launching scooter operations in new markets as well as promoting micromobility as …
Read More »E-scooter brand Zinc joins calls for Government to legalise private scooters amid fuel price increase
The e-scooter brand Zinc has joined the calls for the Government to legalise e-scooters, amid the soaring cost of fuel prices. Last week, the average price of a full tank of petrol hit £100 for the first time, as the price per litre jumped by the highest amount in 17 …
Read More »Campaigners welcome plans for micromobility in Scottish transport plan
Plans for micromobility in Scotland have been welcomed by a shared transport charity. Transport Scotland has published the second delivery plan for Scotland’s National Transport Strategy, including a commitment to investigate micromobility. Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK), a registered charity that advocates for shared modes of transport, said it is hopeful …
Read More »Tier hosts e-scooter safety session for MPs and Peers ahead of legislation update
Tier has hosted an e-scooter safety session for MPs and Peers, in an attempt to assure politicians about the future of the transport mode. The e-scooter training sessions Parliamentarians were given the opportunity to test ride Tier e-scooters, and discuss what future legislation on private-use machines might look like. Sessions …
Read More »Bike Week 2022: ‘E-bikes are the next generation for businesses’
Nicolas de Juniac, UK general manager at delivery e-bike specialist Zoomo, discusses the benefits for businesses of switching to e-bikes. As we enter Bike Week, when communities across the UK celebrate the benefits of cycling, Zoomo believes that every week could be Bike Week for businesses that utilise LEVs (light electric …
Read More »Bring forward e-scooter legalisation as petrol prices soar, says retailer Pure Electric
Specialist retailer Pure Electric has called on the Government to bring forward the legalisation of e-scooters, as petrol prices hit a 17-year-high amid a cost of living crisis. Bristol-based chain Pure Electric, which specialises in e-bikes and e-scooter sales, has urged Ministers to act now to allow access to low-cost, …
Read More »Dublin Bus employees to pilot Voi e-bikes to move between depots in city centre
Dublin Bus has partnered with Voi to launch an innovative new pilot project. From today, Dublin Bus employees will be able to access a special fleet of Voi e-bikes to enable them to travel between the eight depots which house the 1,000 bus fleet of Dublin Bus. The new initiative, …
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