Micromobility Sharing News
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Bike-Sharing Advantages and Disadvantages
ATOM Mobility presents some of the biggest advantages and disadvantages to bike sharing, as well as what to keep in mind when renting.
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Deutsche Bahn to Launch SMILE24 Public Transport Project
Deutsche Bahn is commencing its SMILE24 public transport project in rural areas of the Schlei and Baltic Sea region in Germany.
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TIER and Dott Complete Micromobility Merger
Micromobility operators, TIER and Dott have completed their merger to form Europe’s largest micromobility operator: TIER-Dott.
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How IoT Works Behind the Scenes to Make Your Rides Smoother
Yulu delves into how Internet of Things (IoT) technology is revolutionising e-bikes and shaping the future of urban mobility.
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Additional e-Bikes to Join London's Santander Cycles Fleet
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that an additional 1,400 e-bikes will be added to its Santander Cycles fleet this summer.
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TIER and Dott to Form Europe's Largest Micro-Mobility Operator
TIER & Dott have announced they will merge to form Europe's largest micro-mobility operator.
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Mobility Hubs: Where Do They Go from Here?
CoMoUK's Shared Transport Conference looked at the lessons learned from mobility hubs in 2023 and how these can be applied in the year ahead…
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Micromobility Company Bird Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Micromobilty company, Bird Global, Inc. has initiated a financial restructuring process and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Australia: Beam Joins E-scooter Trial in Perth
The City of Perth, Australia has announced that Beam Mobility has joined its shared e-scooter trial alongside Neuron Mobility.
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Dott Research Explores the Causes of E-scooter Pavement Riding
Dott has unveiled findings from research using AI-powered Luna Systems cameras to explore the reasons for e-scooter pavement riding.
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Dott and See.Sense to Enhance Micromobility Safety in Madrid
Micromobility operator, Dott, is collaborating with See.Sense to improve e-scooter safety in Madrid through the use of sensors.
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Bolt Becomes First Micromobilty Operator to Launch Distance-Based Pricing
Bolt has become the first micromobilty operator to introduce distance-based pricing to encourage safe scooter riding.
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Houston METRO to Launch Shared E-bike Programme
Houston METRO has announced plans to launch a shared e-bike programme to enhance mobility options in the city from summer 2024.
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Second Phase of E-scooter Trial Launches in London
Transport for London and London Councils have launched the second phase of London’s shared e-scooter trial, operated by Dott, Lime and Voi.
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Bird Expands Its Presence in North America with Spin Acquisition
Micromobility provider, Bird has acquired Spin, making it the largest operator of shared micromobility services in North America.
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Beam Launches Seated E-scooters in Canberra
Shared micromobility operator, Beam has launched a fleet of 150 seated e-scooters in Canberra, Australia to help improve accessibility.
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Electric 2-Wheelers are the Smartest Choice for Urban Commutes
Yulu explains why an electric 2-wheeler is the smartest choice for urban commutes, both financially and environmentally.
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Why and How Should Authorities Promote Shared Mobility
ATOM Mobility explores different ways authorities and legislators can encourage shared mobility – and why it's totally worth it.
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Beam to Deploy Pedestrian Shield on E-scooters in Victoria
Beam and Drover AI are rolling out its Pedestrian Shield footpath detection and speed-limiting technology in Victoria, Australia.
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Neuron Research Suggests More Women Now Using E-scooters
Neuron Mobility has released its latest report analysing how the adoption, usage and perception of e-scooters differ between men and women.
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Beam Launches ‘Beam for Business’ Programme for Work Travel
Micromobility operator, Beam has launched its ‘Beam for Business’ programme to help businesses encourage workers to return to the office.
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Over 50 Organisations Call on UK Prime Minister to Legalise E-scooters
Over 50 organisations in the UK have written a joint letter to Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak calling for e-scooter legalisation.
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Schiphol and Hely Launch Bikeshare Programme
Employees at Schiphol-East are now able to make use of 150 new, free shared bicycles that are located at five sites around the airport.
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Beam Shared E-scooter Operations in Ipswich, Australia
Beam will be bringing up to 150 shared e-scooters to Ipswich, Australia this week, following the approval of its 6-month trial.
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TIER to Take Over Micromobility Services in Bristol and Bath
TIER has been selected by the West of England Combined Authority to take over shared micromobility services in Bristol and Bath.
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How Much Capital Do You Need to Start Your Own Shared Mobility Business?
ATOM Mobility explores just how much capital you need to kickstart your own shared mobility business.
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The Future of E-scooters: Oui ou Non?
Following the referendum in Paris, the future of micromobility is a hot topic, with cities considering the safety credentials of e-scooters.
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Shared Micromobility Vehicles Return to Dallas after 3 Years
The City of Dallas has reintroduced shared dockless micromobility vehicles after halting their use three years ago.
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HumanForest to Double Its E-bike Fleet in London
HumanForest has raised 12 million GBP in Series A funding to expand its e-bike fleet in London and operate in five new boroughs.
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Neuron Launches AR Parking Assistant to Improve E-scooter Parking
Neuron Mobility has unveiled its Augmented Reality (AR) Parking Assistant to help ensure e-scooters are parked responsibly.
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6 Clever Shared Mobility Marketing Campaigns We Love
ATOM Mobility pulled together some of the most creative, fun, and effective shared mobility marketing campaigns of the last several years.
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Beryl Launches Social Digital Twin Project to Enhance E-scooter Operations
Beryl and Fujitsu have launched a research project to improve the efficiency and sustainability of e-scooter operations on the Isle of Wight…
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South America: Tembici Bikes to Be Available on Uber App
Uber has partnered with bike-sharing service, Tembici to make bikes and e-bikes available on the Uber platform in South America.
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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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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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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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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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Ubiq and Swobbee to Optimise Battery Swapping for Shared Mobility
Mobility start-ups, Ubiq and Swobbee have announced a partnership to optimise battery swapping logistics for shared mobility networks.
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BVG Partners with Vianova to Improve Shared Mobility in Berlin
BVG has selected Vianova to help improve connections between public transport and shared mobility in Berlin.
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The Right Ecosystem for EVs through New Mobility Solutions
Yulu takes a look at four different ways the government can boost new EV mobility solutions in the 2023 budget.
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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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UK: Voi Trials an Electric Tuk-Tuk for E-scooter Services in Bristol
Voi has commenced a four-month trial operating a Biliti Electric tuk-tuk for battery swapping and e-scooter maintenance in Bristol.
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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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Yulu: Vertically-Integrated Platform for Many Mobility Solutions
Yulu is a vertically-integrated solution with the potential to change the face of shared, enterprise and personal mobility in many countries…
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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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2022: Redefining Mobility for a Supercharged Future
Yulu reflects on 2022, a year that saw the company's 5th anniversary, its 2nd Generation of purpose-built EVs and more.
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Yulu DeX: Delivery Ka #1 Partner
While EVs come in different shapes and sizes, Yulu is moving to a new age of e-mobility revolution dominated by purpose-built vehicles.
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Yulu Crunch: Hacking Mobility Solutions of Tomorrow
Yulu recently held the first edition of Yulu Crunch, a 42-hour internal hackathon held in its office premises from December 1-3, 2022.
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Australia: Beam and UniSA Launch Future Scooter Lab
Beam and the University of South Australia (UniSA) have launched a ‘Future Scooter Lab’ to help shape the future of micromobility.
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UK: Neuron Mobility e-Scooters Could Contribute £14.9m a Year to Local Businesses
Neuron Mobility has published research revealing that each of its e-scooters in the UK contributes 11,500 GBP a year to local businesses.
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A New Wave of Sustainable Commute for Delivery Executives
Yulu showcases how Shared Mobility and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) can transform the way delivery executives commute.
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How to Find Profitability in the E-scooter Sharing Industry – A Conversation with Bullride
The e-scooter sharing industry has higher-than-average overhead costs, but profitability is possible; ATOM Mobility speaks to Bullride.
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Understanding the Future of Mobility
The shared mobility industry is going to be a significant contributor to fulfilling people’s daily mobility in the future.
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Crowdfunding for Your Vehicle-sharing Business – What Are the Options & How To Get Started
If you're looking to fund your vehicle-sharing business, crowdfunding might be one of the options worth taking into consideration.
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HumanForest Launches London's First Shared e-Moped Fleet
HumanForest has launched London's first shared electric moped trial, targeting delivery drivers as ICE mopeds are hugely popular in the city…
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Voi and Dublin Bus Partner to Promote Sustainable Transport
Micromobility provider, Voi has announced a partnership with Dublin Bus to promote sustainable transport across the Irish capital.
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Segway Unveils AI-Powered e-Scooter at Micromobility Europe
Segway has unveiled its latest AI-powered e-scooter at Micromobility Europe (MME) 2022 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Anadue and ATOM Mobility: Making Shared Mobility More Profitable
ATOM Mobility and Anadue announce that they will be working together to improve the profitability of micromobility vehicles.
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Superpedestrian Roadmap to Integrate e-Scooters with Public Transport
Superpedestrian has partnered with the Cities Today Institute to release a roadmap to integrate e-scooters with public transport networks.
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NYC DOT Expands e-Scooter Pilot in the Bronx
The NYC DOT is expanding its e-scooter pilot in the eastern Bronx to double its footprint and offer micromobility options to more residents.
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Scottish Government Provides £825,000 for e-Bike Projects
The Scottish Government has provided funding for 36 e-bike projects across Scotland to promote greener travel.
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UK Introduces Additional e-Scooter Trial Requirements from April 2022
The Department for Transport (DfT) has introduced new requirements for the UK e-scooter trials that will come into effect from 1 April 2022.
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Bird Partners with WeGo to Bring Microtransit to Nashville
Bird and WeGo have announced a partnership to bring microtransit to Nashville, using e-scooters to increase the accessibility of bus service…
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Neuron e-Scooters in Melbourne to Feature App-Controlled Helmet Lock
Neuron's e-scooters in Melbourne will be equipped with pioneering safety features, including the world’s first app-controlled helmet lock.
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Lime Launches Gen4 e-Bike in Washington DC
Lime has debuted the Gen4 e-bike, featuring an interchangeable battery, two-speed transmission, and improved acceleration.
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TfL Reports Record-Breaking Number of Cycle Hires
TfL's cycle hire programme saw the highest ever use of Santander Cycles in 2021, with more than 10,900,000 hires made throughout the year.
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Bird e-Scooter UK Trials Extended to 2022 as Local Demand Climbs
Bird shared e-scooters will continue to help meet the sustainable transportation needs of riders in the UK into 2022.
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TIER Acquires nextbike for Increased Sustainable Micromobility Options
With the acquisition of nextbike, TIER’s vision of a complete portfolio of mobility options is now becoming reality.
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Beam for Business: The Way to Expand the Sharing Economy within Our Community
Beam for Business aims to support SMEs and startups run by the Korean younger generation, through a partnership with shared workspaces.
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HumanForest Launches New e-Bikes in London
HumanForest celebrates the launch of its e-bikes on the roads of London with the ambition to promote happier, healthier lifestyles in the ca…
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Voi and Google Join Forces to Enhance Service Accessibility
In an attempt to democratize equitable access to sustainable transport solutions, Voi Technology and Google Maps join forces.
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Spin Announces First in-House E-Scooter That Is Built to Last
Spin, the micromobility subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, has announced the launch of S-100T 1st edition, its new flagship electric scooter.
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HumanForest to Launch e-Bikes in London This Summer
HumanForest has announced it will launch its new fleet of truly green, fun and safe electric bikes in London this Summer.
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Blinkee Chooses VAIMOO for Its First e-Bike Sharing Service
Polish micro-mobility operator Blinkee chooses VAIMOO smart e-bikes to debut its first shared e-bike service.
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Bird Unveils New Bikeshare Program Designed for Multimodal Cities
After listening closely to riders and city partners, Bird will be applying their experience and expertise to shared e-bikes.
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Voi Adds Artificial Noise to e-Scooters in Trial with RNIB
Voi is trialling artificial noise on e-scooters in efforts to combat pavement riding and help protect pedestrians with sight loss.
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Lime Introduces Lime Prime Micromobility Membership Subscription
Lime have introduced “Lime Prime,” a new monthly membership subscription now available in Lime markets worldwide.
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In Italy, Bird and Zig Zag Bring Local Multimodal Mobility to Life
Bird has teamed up with Zig Zag, to offer riders in Florence, Italy a more robust micro-electric transportation service.
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TFL Announces London’s e-Scooter Trial Will Begin in June
TfL and London Councils have announced that London's rental e-scooter trial will begin on Monday 7 June, in a core group of boroughs.
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Voi Launches a Long-Term Rental Scheme in North Devon, UK
Voi adds another milestone to its journey in the UK with the launch of the first e-scooter rental trial outside a major urban area, in Devon…
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Beam and Moovit Announce Australian Partnership
Moovit will show users where Beam e-bikes and e-scooters are available nearby for alternative and convenient first and last-mile options.
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Lime Launches Electric Mopeds in New York City
With a limited moped fleet launched last week, Lime are focused on helping New York get moving again safely, sustainably and affordably.
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Yulu Wins The Best Smart City Solution Startup at StartUp Awards 2021
At the StartUp Awards 2021, Yulu won Best Smart City Solution Startup for providing resounding change in the fundamental ways of how cities …
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Cycle Hire Launched in Wolverhampton and Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands Cycle Hire has opened to the public with distinctive grey and green bikes available in Sutton Coldfield and Wolverhampton from…
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Voi Scoots into Portsmouth and Southampton
The launch is part of a 12-month trial funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), which began on the Isle of Wight in November 2020.
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Future of EVs in India Is Not Cars but Shared Two-Wheelers
In India, several startups have started spinning innovation and created futuristic and sleek two-wheeler EVs at low price points.
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Beam Expands Its Shared E-scooter Service in the Yeongnam Area
Beam will launch in Busan and Ulsan with the advanced Saturn+, the first location in Korea to receive Beam’s newest e-scooter.
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Voi Partners with Klaxon: Shared Micro-Mobility for Wheelchair Users
Voi have partnered Klaxon Mobility to integrate a wheelchair-accessible electric handbike into their fleet of shared micro-mobility offering…
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UK Expands Bird E-scooter Service as Rider Demand Continues to Climb
Bird’s e-scooter service is expanding in the UK as rider demand for micromobility continues to climb in 2021.
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Voi Goes Multimodal, Introduces E-bikes to Market
Starting today, Voi has launched e-bike rental schemes in three of our U.K. e-scooter trial areas: Cambridge, Kettering, and Peterborough.
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Voi Teams up with CityMaaS and Captur
Voi's collaboration with CityMaaS and Captur comes at a time when cities are changing to accommodate more active, sustainable, and inclusive…
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The Beam Apollo Rolls onto the Streets of Auckland
The Beam Apollo fleet of advanced e-bikes was today launched in Auckland to expand Beam’s offerings and bring more transportation choice to …
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Case Study: RIDE E-bike Sharing
This summer, people in Riga could enjoy the city with RIDE – electric bikes that looked like real e-mopeds – powered by ATOM Mobility Softwa…