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Ison Distribution receives delivery of 2022 Benno e-cargo bikes following delays
Ison Distribution has received a delivery of 2022-range Benno e-cargo bikes following delays. The UK-based distributor said it has received the Benno Boost, eJoy and RemiDemi models in its latest delivery, with limited stock available for immediate delivery to dealers. Ison said that a significant number of the models are …
Read More »Beryl celebrates first anniversary of Bournemouth and Poole e-scooter scheme
Micromobility provider Beryl is celebrating the first anniversary of its e-scooter scheme in Bournemouth and Poole. Launched on 25th January 2021 in partnership with BCP Council, the DfT pilot scheme surpassed a million kilometres (1,006,442km) over the weekend from 264,346 separate journeys in its first year. Feedback from users shows …
Read More »The trends reshaping shared micromobility
By Gunnar Froh, Founder and CEO, Wunder Mobility Operators and city authorities alike are capitalising on growing consumer demand for shared micromobility. They are doing this not only by bringing new services to cities, but also by evolving existing businesses and turning to more innovative business models to increase revenue …
Read More »How AI will shape the future of micromobility
By Steve Pyer, Country Manager UK&I, Spin Now established in many UK communities, e-scooter rental schemes have quickly become a popular, reliable, inexpensive, accessible and environmentally-friendly alternative to cars and public transport for short journeys. With so many positives, it would be easy to see the world through rose tinted …
Read More »HumanForest partners with London-based property company Romulus to facilitate sustainable travel
HumanForest has formed a new partnership with London-based property company Romulus to facilitate free and sustainable travel for its employees and workspace members. The partnership launches in light of last week’s government guidance to encourage employees to make the transition back to the physical workplace post-Covid 19. The partnership will …
Read More »Lime announces £20 million investment in London e-bikes and scooters over next 18 months
Lime has announced a major £20million investment in London over the next 18 months, as the brand approaches a significant milestone for its shared transport platform. Headquartered in San Francisco in the USA, Lime launched in London at the end of 2018 and has grown significantly throughout the pandemic, with …
Read More »HumanForest sets sustainability and fitness challenges for its users
Micromobility platform HumanForest has launched new sustainability challenges for its users. The London-based e-bike company is urging riders to reduce their carbon footprint, increase their time spent outside, and burn as much energy as they can over the coming weeks. First up is the ‘CO2 Saver’ challenge, as HumanForest users …
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