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London e-scooter operators support TfL’s Scrappage Scheme with discounted and free rides
London’s e-scooter operators, Dott, Lime and Tier, are supporting TfL’s Scrappage Scheme with discounted and free rides, as London gears up for the expansion of ULEZ in August. The scheme aims to support Londoners on certain means-tested benefits or non-means-tested disability benefits by providing grants to successful applicants to scrap …
Read More »What micromobility trends are we likely to see in 2023?
A year is a long time in mobility – what can the cycle industry expect from the blossoming e-bike and e-scooter industry in the next 12 months? Rebecca Bland looks ahead This piece first appeared in the January edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The past few …
Read More »Madrid awards Tier, Dott and Lime contacts to operate e-scooters in the city
The Spanish capital Madrid has now appointed three micromobility operators, Lime, Tier, and Dott to run its first e-scooter scheme. In late 2022, Madrid City Council launched its first tender for shared e-scooters in the city, described as one of the most important markets in Europe, by Tier. A total …
Read More »Zinc sells out its Formula E model scooter, renews calls for legalisation
British e-scooter brand Zinc has announced that its Formula E model e-scooter has sold out online, with the company renewing its call for the legalisation of private e-scooters. Launched in mid-December, the Zinc Formula E GZ1 e-scooter is a collaboration model with the Formula E motor racing series, and features …
Read More »Booking opens soon for Euro Mobility Festival in Girona
The Euro Mobility Festival in Girona is now into its second year, with bookings for new brands opening soon. Hosted by Sea Otter Europe, an official BikeBiz media partner event, in the picturesque cycling haven of Girona in Spain, Euro Mobility Festival 2023 takes place from the 22nd-24th September, and …
Read More »Cycle insurer Bikmo announces new partnership to offer bike lease insurance
Specialist cycle insurer Bikmo has announced a new partnership, to offer commercial fleet insurance to bike leasing customers. In a new partnership with e-bike subscription service Blike, Bikmo will offer an insurance product for customers renting bikes through Blike, including theft, accidental damage and vandalism cover, both at home and …
Read More »E-bike brand Ride1Up launches new Revv1 moped-style model
US e-bike brand has launched its latest moped-inspired model, the Revv1. This Class 2 electric bike has been designed for anything from adrenaline-inducing rides to quick coffee stops, errands, or riding with friends, the brand said. With a 52V 29AH battery and 750W motor, with a removable software limiter, the …
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