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Scotland’s two largest cities to benefit from free bike-share services
Temporary free access to bike-share services in Glasgow and Edinburgh has been put in place as COVID-19 lockdown measures ease.
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E-scooters legalised in New York City, shared scooter pilot to launch
New York City Council's decision to legalise the use of e-bikes and e-scooters within the city also requires the creation of a year-long shared e-scooter pilot programme.
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HumanForest launches London’s first free e-bike sharing scheme
HumanForest is seeking to provide Londoners a "a fun, active and sustainable way" to travel in London, as two thirds of car trips made by Londoners could be cycled within the timeframe of the free rides on offer.
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Indian micromobility firm Yulu raises further $3.9m VC funding
Yulu's latest round of funding will be used to further strengthen the mobility platform and its technology solutions, as well as enable rapid expansion.
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How micromobility can support a green economic recovery post-COVID-19
Maurice Henderson, Director of Government Partnerships at micromobility firm Bird, explains how micromobility operators can help cities keep moving during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and why these services are key to the coming environmentally-friendly economic recovery.
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Lime expands LimePass subscriptions to include daily and monthly passes
Lime is expanding its LimePass subscriptions to include new daily and monthly pass options as more people look for alternative transport modes post-COVID-19.
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UK city regions welcome e-scooter trials but highlight need for safeguards
While e-scooter trials are welcomed by UK transport authorities, a response to the government consultation has urged caution in a number of areas, such as speed and the impact on active travel.
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Transport for Wales set to make significant investment in cycle storage spaces
The investment includes funds to increase and improve cycle storage spaces, making them more accessible and secure.
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TfL issues safety reminder to drivers amid increase in walkers and cyclists
With changes for drivers coming at a steady rate, TfL has issued a reminder to those in vehicles to be mindful of the extra walkers and cyclists on London roads.
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TfL to expand Satander Cycles scheme amid demand boom
Transport for London's Santander Cycles hire scheme is set for expansion following unprecedented levels of demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Micromobility firm CityBike boosted by new investment
Sherpa Capital’s investment in CityBike aims to further strength the company and accelerate the growth of its international business via the implementation of shared bicycle systems in new cities.
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Car use decreases in U.S. cities with bike share systems, finds research
A U.S. study has found that bike commuting increases by an average of 20 per cent in cities with bike share services, whilst car use decreases and public transit use increases.
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Map launches to aid key workers gain access to bike-related services during COVID-19 pandemic
Sustrans' newly-launched online map will help key workers - approximately 40 per cent of the UK's workforce - stay mobile during the COVID-19 pandemic, with access to bike-related offers and information about local bike shops.
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Beryl Bike shared scheme launched in Norwich
On 4 April 2020, Norfolk County Council’s Pushing Ahead Project will join forces with Beryl and Active Norfolk to hold a public cycling event to celebrate the arrival of the scheme.
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Dubai’s RTA and Careem officially launch bicycle renting service
Careem will operate a total of 1,750 bicycles and 175 stations during the first two years of the contract, which will rise in the next five years to 3,500 bikes and 350 stations.