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Voi has confirmed it has successfully raised $25 million in an oversubscribed financing round. Additionally, the company has secured additional debt financing for vehicles. The addition of new equity and debt funds will be used in scaling Voi’s e-scooter and e-bike fleet, seizing the opportunity presented by growing consumer demand …

Following feedback from Forest users requesting more access to partner deals, Forest has integrated a new marketplace into its app called “Partner Perks”. The Partner Perks page allows Forest partners to connect with riders in one centralised space within the app with the intent of driving connection between corporate partners …

The 2024 venue and dates for the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) have been announced. Following last year’s successful edition in Amsterdam, the event is heading 40km south to the city of Utrecht, taking place at Jaarbeurs on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26. It marks the first time …

Women’s Aid has announced a partnership with Lime to offer access to free e-bike and e-scooter travel for women living in refuge accommodation in London. The Ride to refuge scheme aligns with International Women’s Day, and comes as Women’s Aid also reaches its 50-year anniversary. Ride to refuge will be …

Dutch bike subscription brand Swapfiets has wheeled out its new global marketing campaign, targeting digital natives across key European cities, including London, as it aims to introduce both experienced and novice cyclists to the world of “worry-free biking”. The digital campaign spotlights Swapfiets’ key “worry-free biking” messaging and embraces a …

Keego Mobility has announced iQuTech as its fleet management partner in Ireland. iQuTech is also Keego Mobility’s logistics and support partner in Europe and will set up a new division called iQuTech Mobility that will leverage its operations to provide Irish delivery companies and couriers with Keego Mobility’s e-bikes, maintenance …

Starling Bank Bikes operator, Beryl, is set to increase its presence in Manchester and contribute to the wider regional economy. Funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will be used to boost the company’s commercial functions, with the opening of a new city centre office at Embankment and the creation …

Last weekend, Nextbike launched its latest project in Poland. Metrobike, the largest bike share scheme in Poland, will include 7,000 bikes in 31 cities in the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Region GZM. The system has been available in its first expansion stage since the end of February. An expected 1,860 Nextbikes …