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Ireland’s first e-scooter trial begins in Dublin City University campuses
The e-scooter pilot will enable researchers from Dublin City University (DCU) to analyse data and inform future e-scooter rollouts both in Dublin and throughout Ireland.
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Can e-scooter sharing serve short transit trips in Singapore?
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) investigate the potential of using e-scooter sharing to improve the overall efficiency of urban transportation through serving short-distance transit trips.
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TIER partner with Google Maps to make e-scooter access easier
TIER has partnered with Google Maps to make it easier for users in big European cities to access its micromobility options, as it looks to expand into more locations in Europe.
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How Bolt is taking the e-scooter market by storm
Known primarily for its ride-hailing business, Bolt has now expanded its micromobility offering into more than 100 cities. Intelligent Transport’s Joshua Minchin sat down with Bolt’s Global Director of Rentals Products, Dmitri Pivovarov, to find out how it has achieved so much so quickly.
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E-scooter safety board calls for speed limits
A new e-scooter safety group is calling for a speed limit on all scooters, as well as the implementation of a mandatory noise to be fitted to vehicles in order to alert vulnerable road users.
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Bird launches bike share programme
Bird will launch the bike sharing service in select cities this year, as it looks to partner with organisations in Europe and the US to bring Bird Bike to more locations.
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Beryl chosen to operate TfGM cycle scheme
Beryl says it will work with the local community to ensure that the cycle scheme benefits all, while Mayor of Greater Manchester says he “cannot wait” to use the new bikes.
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TIER putting safety first in London e-scooter trial
With the public remaining sceptical on the rollout of e-scooters across the UK, TIER Vice President Fred Jones explains the steps his company is taking to make its vehicles safe for all road users, and with that win over some hearts and minds during London’s e-scooter trial.
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Voi to add artificial noise to e-scooters
Voi says it will work with the RNIB to assess the results of the scheme, which will also involve making its scooter racks more visible to those with impaired vision.
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TfL e-scooter trial begins with small group of boroughs
TfL’s scooter trial begins today, with Londoners able to rent Lime, Dott, and TIER vehicles in select areas of the capital.
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TIER introduces new pricing policy to promote safer riding
TIER has revealed a new pricing structure to encourage safer riding, with users given a free minute at the start of each trip so they can put on their helmet and carry out other safety checks.
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New mobility hub planned for Manchester
It’s hoped the planned mobility hub in Ancoats will provide greater flexibility to residents leasing housing in the area by providing access to electric vehicles as well as car park spaces.
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Lime expands to Berlin-Brandenburg border
Lime will launch its e-scooters in a suburb of Berlin in a bid to increase the last-mile options for travellers in the area and take even more cars off the city’s streets.
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Singapore study reveals benefits of e-scooter use in transport networks
The study shows that e-scooter use is most likely to be highest when transfer and walking time between transit journeys is the longest, with e-scooters providing valuable last-mile benefits.
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Three ways e-scooters can aid economic recovery
Steve Pyer examines how e-scooters can assist the economy recovery from the pandemic, with their ability to link people to transport hubs potentially crucial in securing employment for those left jobless as a result of COVID-19.