Latest Micromobility News
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NACTO Explores Improved Designs for Micromobility Infrastructure
The National Association of City Transportation Officials has published a paper on infrastructure design for micromobility vehicles.
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89.03% of Voters in Paris Opt to Ban Shared E-scooters
Residents of Paris voted "For or against self-service scooters," with results revealing that 89.03% were against the use of shared e-scooter…
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TfL Launches London's First Cargo Bike Action Plan
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new plan to promote and expand the use of cargo bikes within the capital.
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TIER Deploys New E-bike 3 Model in London
Micromobility operator, TIER Mobility is deploying its improved E-bike 3 model for the first time in London, UK.
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UK: Voi and Northern Partner to Offer 25% Off Rail Tickets
Passengers travelling from Liverpool Lime Street can gain 25% off their Northern train ticket if they use a Voi e-bike or e-scooter.
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New York Mayor Announces Plans to Combat Micromobility Battery Fires
New York City Mayor Adams has announced a plan to help prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in electric micromobility vehicles.
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Micromobility Operators Publish Industry Recommendations for E-scooters
Voi, Dott, Lime, Superpedestrian and TIER have issued recommendations on the best practices for safe and well-managed micromobility services…
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Dott Announces Refurbishment Plans to Double E-scooter Lifespan
Dott has unveiled a refurbishment project which aims to double the lifespan of its vehicles and help cut its carbon emissions by nearly 50%.
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Sustainable Cities Challenge Funds 4 Active Travel Projects in Europe
EIT Climate-KIC and EIT Digital have awarded 240,000 USD to four cities as part of the first Sustainable Cities Climate Impact Challenge.
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Micromobility Industries Launches Global Incentives and Subsidiary Tracker
Research and advisory firm, Micromobility Industries has launched a Global Incentives and Subsidiary Tracker for small electric vehicles.
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ETSC and PACTS Outline Safety Recommendations for E-scooters
The European Transport Safety Council and the UK Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety outline e-scooter safety recommendation…
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Bolt Launches "Reckless Rider" Score to Improve E-scooter Safety
Bolt has become the first micromobility operator to launch a reckless rider score feature to help tackle unsafe e-scooter habits.
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Lyft Launches New Dockable E-scooter and Charging Infrastructure
Lyft has launched its latest dockable e-scooter and a new parking and charging station to help deliver an effective micromobility network.
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Voi: Government Should Set Clear Date for E-scooter Legislation
E-scooter hire company Voi has called on the government to set a clear date for e-scooter legislation "to secure the future of the industry"…
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Beam Integrates Pedestrian Shield into Auckland E-scooter Fleet
Micromobility operator, Beam is now integrating its Pedestrian Shield path detection technology within its e-scooter fleet in Auckland.
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Dott, Lime and TIER to Launch Shared E-Scooters in Madrid
Dott, Lime and TIER have been awarded a three-year contract to each launch a fleet of 2,000 e-scooters in Madrid, Spain.
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New Zealand: Beam Launches Saturn 5 E-Scooter in Wellington
Micromobility operator, Beam has launched its fifth-generation e-scooter — the Saturn 5 — in Wellington, New Zealand.
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Embracing Micromobility: As Easy as Riding a Bike?
On 19 January 2023, Micromobility Industries hosted Micromobility World to explore how small vehicles will reshape our cities.
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EU Association Publishes Incident Data for Shared E-Scooters
Micro-Mobility for Europe (MMfE), has published a first-of-its-kind factsheet on incident data involving shared e-scooters in Europe.
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New Micromobility Vehicles Launched at CES 2023
From 5-8 January, CES 2023 took place in Las Vegas, debuting the latest micromobility vehicles from brands such as OKAI and Brightway.
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UK Government Invests £32.9 Million in Improving National Cycling Network
Active Travel England is investing 32.9m GBP in establishing a network of experts to improve high streets for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Voi Partners with Swobbee to Install E-Scooter Battery Swapping Stations
Voi is partnering with Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, Swobbee to install battery swapping stations for e-scooter fleets in Europe.
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Motor Vehicles Reported as Largest Barrier to Cycling in Melbourne
A recent survey has revealed that the most commonly reported barriers to cycling in Melbourne relate to riding alongside motor vehicles.
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Switzerland: Voi Announces Successful Test Phase with BLS Railway
Micromobility provider, Voi has announced that its cooperation with Swiss rail company, BLS AG has revealed positive results.