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Vaimoo e-bike fleet to roll out in the UK

Vaimoo e-bike fleet to roll out in the UK

12 Jan 2021
The Italian connected e-bike sharing solution company has announced a new agreement with Swedish micro-mobility operator Voi Technology to extend and differentiate its e-scooter sharing service in the UK.
Newlab puts out open call for tech innovators

Newlab puts out open call for tech innovators

08 Jan 2021
Accepted applicants will work with Newlab to design and implement pilots and validate new concepts, unlock new product capabilities, uncover use cases, and explore partnership opportunities.
Spin to equip its e-scooters with on-vehicle artificial intelligence

Spin to equip its e-scooters with on-vehicle artificial intelligence

17 Dec 2020
Through a partnership with Drover AI, the Ford Motor Company unit will use the technology to detect improper sidewalk riding and parking in cities across the US and UK.
Micro-mobility company launches research fund for use of e-scooters

Micro-mobility company launches research fund for use of e-scooters

26 Nov 2020
Research will focus on the various safety aspects of e-scooter use as well as rider travel behaviour and the challenges and opportunities of the integration of e-scooters within a city.
Christchurch launches electric bike hire trial with Lime

Christchurch launches electric bike hire trial with Lime

24 Nov 2020
The council wants to investigate how a shared e-bike service might fit into the transport network in the long-term in the New Zealand city.
Ford unveils plans for mobility innovation district around Michigan Central Station

Ford unveils plans for mobility innovation district around Michigan Central Station

18 Nov 2020
Along with a first-of-its-kind mobility testing platform and new open spaces, the site plan prioritises the needs of the community with sustainable amenities and recommends abundant green space and biking trails.
Bristol and Bath launch e-scooter rental trials

Bristol and Bath launch e-scooter rental trials

29 Oct 2020
During the trial, operator Voi will hold weekly safety pop-up events where ambassadors will be on hand to answer any questions about how to use the scooters safely.
Lime launches MaaS platform and forms partnership with Wheels

Lime launches MaaS platform and forms partnership with Wheels

09 Oct 2020
The new micro-mobility platform will launch this winter in Austin, Berlin, Miami and Seattle with Lime aiming to be the one-stop-shop for anyone looking to take a car-free trip under five miles.
Data company progresses public transport mapping project in developing world

Data company progresses public transport mapping project in developing world

18 Sep 2020
WhereIsMyTransport is aiming to map the formal and informal public transport networks of the 30 major cities of the Majority World by 2023 and update the information as they expand.
West Midlands announces e-scooter trial

West Midlands announces e-scooter trial

04 Sep 2020
Voi has been awarded an exclusive tender and will work with Transport for West Midlands to bring e-scooters to major towns and cities in the region including Birmingham and Coventry.
Canberra to launch shared e-scooter scheme

Canberra to launch shared e-scooter scheme

28 Aug 2020
The shared scheme will be run by two companies, Beam Mobility and Neuron Mobility, with a maximum of 1,500 e-scooters made available in the Australian capital city.
Spin launches e-scooter trial in Milton Keynes

Spin launches e-scooter trial in Milton Keynes

24 Aug 2020
The Ford-owned micro-mobility unit is working closely with the council to roll out its fleet responsibly and said public safety is the top priority.
Electric mopeds expand micro-mobility options in Italian cities

Electric mopeds expand micro-mobility options in Italian cities

07 Aug 2020
Helbiz has expanded its fleet of electric vehicles following an agreement with moped operator MiMoto and will make them available in Italy initially and then across Europe and the US.
Columbus unveils three smart mobility pilots and seeks community participation

Columbus unveils three smart mobility pilots and seeks community participation

30 Jul 2020
Smart mobility hubs, connected vehicles and the re-commissioned Linden LEAP aim to improve mobility and road safety as well as provide community food support.
West Midlands local authorities to trial e-scooters

West Midlands local authorities to trial e-scooters

22 Jul 2020
Trials will take place in dedicated zones in each local authority, covering areas where existing on-highway infrastructure is in place to safely accommodate e-scooter use.
Micro-mobility: a good 'fit' for the post-pandemic landscape

Micro-mobility: a good 'fit' for the post-pandemic landscape

17 Jul 2020
While the sector took a hit in pandemic lockdowns, ABI Research says it will continue to grow and forecasts the worldwide installed base of micro-mobility vehicles to reach 50 million by 2026.
US cities selected for Digital Kerb Challenge

US cities selected for Digital Kerb Challenge

01 Jul 2020
Aspen, Nashville, Omaha, and West Palm Beach will team with kerb management company Coord on “smart zone” programmes tailored to their individual mobility challenges.
UK to fast-track e-scooter rental trials to test safety and green credentials

UK to fast-track e-scooter rental trials to test safety and green credentials

01 Jul 2020
The first trials, due to last for 12 months, are expected to begin next week and will be closely monitored so the government can assess the benefits of e-scooters and their impact on public space.