E-bike and scooter sharing brand Lime has launched a new campaign urging drivers to “break up with cars,” and instead opt for sustainable transport to get around. In the lead up to Earth Day on 22nd April, micromobility operator Lime has launched the campaign in London to try and get …
Read More »Tier launches dockless e-bikes in Hammersmith and Fulham
Micromobility operator Tier has announced its latest expansion in London, launching dockless e-bikes…
Durham’s eBike Store on the market
An e-bike-specific in the north east of England is now on the market. Durham City’s e-Bike Store, lo…
More than 3,000 industry leaders and investors set to attend mobility event Reset Connect London
The organisers of sustainable transport event Reset Connect London have announced that more than 3,0…
Parcel service Yodel announces plans to step up e-cargo bike deliveries
UK parcel service Yodel has revealed it has delivered almost half a million packages by bike in the …
Shared transport operator Neuron commits to carbon negative status by 2025
The shared e-scooter and e-bike operator Neuron Mobility has committed to becoming carbon negative b…
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‘To really push adoption of micromobility, I see no barrier to banning cars from city centres’
David Latimer, CEO of Yorkshire-based technology firm Magnomatics, explains how magnetic gear technology can improve micromobility Observe any road popular with commuters and the view is quite depressing – car after car with a single occupant in vehicles designed for four or in the case of SUVs, even more. It …
Read More »Swytch unveils first ‘pocket-sized’ e-bike battery
E-bike conversion brand Swytch has unveiled what it calls the ‘world’s first pocket-sized e-bike battery’. The London-based firm, which specialises in almost-universal battery kits for bikes, has developed a new power unit that’s similar in size to a smart-phone. Swytch’s new battery still provides 250w of power and nine miles …
Read More »A scooter you can take home – Voi unveils long-term e-scooter rental scheme
Micromobility brand Voi has unveiled its first long-term e-scooter rental scheme, which is making its debut in the city of Oxford. The new service from the Swedish e-bike and scooter rental firm promises to offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to car use. Scooters can be rented for £65 per …
Read More »UK government urged to consider mandatory helmets for private e-scooters by safety charity
A safety charity has urged the UK Government to consider restrictions on private e-scooter use, including mandatory helmets. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), a registered-charity that aims to inform the House of Commons and House of Lords and safety issues, has set out its recommendations for private …
Read More »British e-bike brand Eskuta unveils new motorbike-inspired SX-250
British e-bike brand Eskuta has unveiled its new model, inspired by the looks of motorbike but will all the benefits of an e-bike. The SX250 Series III has been designed as an alternative to traditionally-styled e-bikes, instead offering rear view mirrors, indicators, motorbike suspension and brake, and security features like …
Read More »MMB partners with Reset Connect sustainability event
MicromobilityBiz has partnered with the UK’s largest sustainability ecosystem and green investment event, Reset Connect. Taking place from 28th-29th June in the Excel London venue, the inaugural Reset Connect is a sustainability-focused conference for policy makers, government leaders, tech providers and brands to meet and explore funding opportunities. MicromobilityBiz (MMB) is …
Read More »E-bike conversion brand Swytch raises £3.8million in funding round
The e-bike conversion brand Swytch has raised £3.8 million in its latest funding round. Based in London, and founded in 2017, Swytch is an innovator in DIY battery and motor kits that can convert almost any bike into an electric-assisted machine. After raising $500,000 through and Indiegogo campaign in 2017, …
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