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The highly-anticipated announcement surrounding e-scooter legislation failed to materialise during the Queen’s Speech 2022 on Tuesday (10th May).   During this year’s Queen’s Speech, this year carried out by the Queen’s son Prince Charles due to the reigning monarch’s health, the Government announced its plans for the upcoming parliamentary session. Micromobility …

A new cargo bike initiative has been launched at a Bristol hospital following a £920,000 investment.  The year-long trial, beginning in June, will see e-bikes used as direct replacements for vans at the Bristol Royal infirmary in the centre of the city.  Funded by a £920,000 investment from central Government, …

Micromobility operator Voi has launched its newest e-scooter campaign, focussed on rider responsibility.  The ‘Let’s get it right’ campaign follows on from last year’s ‘Ride safe, park smart’ messaging from Voi, as the brand tries to overcome concerns around safety that some organisations still have surrounding e-scooters.  Voi has launched …

A group of charities for people with sight loss have compiled a petition urging the Government not to legalise e-scooters. Organisations, including the National Federation of the Blind UK (NFBUK), said they will deliver the petition to Downing Street, in the hopes of preventing the expected update on e-scooter legislation. …

Move 2022 is a cross-sector mobility trade event that brings together leaders from the automotive industry, transport operators, tech companies, energy providers and micromobility firms.  MicromobilityBiz is official trade media partner with the event, which takes place at London’s ExXel in London on 15th-16th June. MMB readers can get a …

The sustainable lifestyle brand founded by Formula One driver Fernando Alonso, Kimoa, has unveiled its first e-bike. Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix this weekend in the US, the Kimoa E-bike is being shown for the first time, featuring a custom 3D-printed carbon fibre frame andup to 55-mile range from …

Electric vehicle charging specialist Zipcharge has unveiled a new hub featuring a micromobility docking station.  The GoHub, which Zipcharge calls a revolution in electric vehicle (EV) charging, is a community-based solution that can be installed anywhere, offering charging points for a variety of vehicles. Designed to be used on-street, in …

E-scooters are five times safer than bicycles, according to a new study published by an accident prevention charity.  RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) has released its latest safety report, as the Government is now expected to make an announcement on the potential legalisation of private e-scooters …