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Neuron deploys next-gen e-scooter technology in Ottawa

Neuron deploys next-gen e-scooter technology in Ottawa

Micromobility07 Jul 2022
E-scooter enhancements include high accuracy location technology and rapid geofence detection which, along with smart sensors, facilitate the company’s proprietary Dangerous Riding Detection system.
Micromobility provider expands service in UK city of Bath

Micromobility provider expands service in UK city of Bath

Micromobility29 Jun 2022
Voi has quadrupled its operating area for its shared e-scooter scheme to eight square miles, extending access to more sustainable travel options outside of the city centre.
Hobart partners with two providers to launch e-scooter pilot

Hobart partners with two providers to launch e-scooter pilot

Micromobility05 Jan 2022
City anticipates the electric scooters and other modes of micromobility will increase the diversity of transport options in the Tasmanian capital, creating more choice for residents, commuters, and visitors.
“E-scooter brain” rolled out across four cities in six-month trial

“E-scooter brain” rolled out across four cities in six-month trial

News23 Nov 2021
Neuron Mobility’s technology uses high accuracy location technology, geofence detection and dangerous riding detection with a range of smart sensors to educate and profile riders.
Micromobility company acquires Leipzig bikeshare provider

Micromobility company acquires Leipzig bikeshare provider

News17 Nov 2021
Tier claims the combined force of the merged companies will create Europe’s largest and most diverse micromobility provider with some 250,000 vehicles in more than 400 cities.
Computer vision e-scooter technology to be trialled in UK city

Computer vision e-scooter technology to be trialled in UK city

News08 Jul 2021
Micromobility specialists Voi and Luna are working together on the pilot programme that uses AI technology to detect when an e-scooter leaves the road and rides on a pavement.
Moovit and Voi boost micromobility options in UK cities

Moovit and Voi boost micromobility options in UK cities

News02 Jul 2021
Moovit’s mobility app will show users where Voi e-scooters and e-bikes are available nearby in 16 UK cities, including Northampton, Birmingham, Cambridge, Liverpool and Bristol.
First- and last mile e-scooter pilot launches in Berlin

First- and last mile e-scooter pilot launches in Berlin

News01 Jun 2021
Lime is working with Swiftmile to add fixed charging stations for e-scooters at highly frequented hubs in the service area, which focuses on the outskirts of the city to the Brandenburg border.
Dublin to host AI-powered e-scooter research project

Dublin to host AI-powered e-scooter research project

News15 Apr 2021
It will operate on Dublin City University campuses and aims to improve e-scooter safety and explore smart city use cases for computer vision-equipped micro-mobility vehicles. 
Spin launches long-term subscription hire model in UK county

Spin launches long-term subscription hire model in UK county

News22 Mar 2021
Residents of Braintree, Essex, will be able to access Spin’s e-scooters for a monthly flat fee as the UK starts to ease national lockdown measures.
E-scooter operators form micro-mobility coalition

E-scooter operators form micro-mobility coalition

News04 Feb 2021
The founding members of Bird, Bolt, Dott, FreeNow, Lime, Tier, Voi and Wind aim to contribute to the development of a coherent policy framework in Europe to help transform urban mobility.
Voi to launch e-scooters that measure air quality in the UK

Voi to launch e-scooters that measure air quality in the UK

News01 Feb 2021
The scooters feature optional smart pollution sensors, as well as noise and light sensors, to help identify areas with poor air quality and high levels of noise pollution.
Spin to equip its e-scooters with on-vehicle artificial intelligence

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

News17 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.
Christchurch launches electric bike hire trial with Lime

Christchurch launches electric bike hire trial with Lime

News24 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.
AI computer vision used on e-scooters to detect pedestrian movement

AI computer vision used on e-scooters to detect pedestrian movement

News12 Nov 2020
Electric scooter company Voi is using technology from Luna to sense pedestrians, recognise pavements and react accordingly to ensure both rider and pedestrian safety.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Funchal mobility strategies recognised

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Funchal mobility strategies recognised

News02 Oct 2020
The island capital cities took the top honours at the 2020 Civitas Awards, which recognise cities and towns demonstrating excellence in the areas of sustainable transport policy-making and measures.
Zipp Mobility appoints US e-scooter executive

Zipp Mobility appoints US e-scooter executive

News17 Sep 2020
The company’s e-scooter model has recently been approved by the UK Department for Transport for use in shared e-scooter trials, in co-operation with local councils, across the UK.
Reimagining an EV future

Reimagining an EV future

Opinions08 Sep 2020
Changing work patterns gives a real opportunity to embrace healthier and safer transport networks, writes Simon Brammer, head of cities, Ashden
West Midlands announces e-scooter trial

West Midlands announces e-scooter trial

News04 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.
City of Yonkers launches shared e-scooter scheme

City of Yonkers launches shared e-scooter scheme

News04 Aug 2020
This marks the first ever e-scooter pilot in New York State and is scheduled to launch later this month with electric transportation specialist Bird the exclusive provider.
End-to-end platform aims to better manage sustainable mobility options

End-to-end platform aims to better manage sustainable mobility options

News08 Jul 2020
The platform helps to coordinate mobile assets and users to provide real-time insights into how they use company cars, scooters, charging stations and other components of the mobility ecosystem.
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

News01 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.
Spanish energy companies launch platform to tackle Covid-19 through innovation

Spanish energy companies launch platform to tackle Covid-19 through innovation

News10 Apr 2020
Positive Energy + is looking for start-ups and scale-ups which have innovative projects that can be launched immediately and developed and implemented in one year.
Partnership could expand smart battery system beyond mobility

Partnership could expand smart battery system beyond mobility

News09 Apr 2020
EIT InnoEnergy will help Remagen-based e-bility expand its products and services, which include an exchangeable smart battery system with potential to be used for other products.
Charge and lock station aims to solve scooter share problems

Charge and lock station aims to solve scooter share problems

News04 Feb 2020
Metro Mobility’s ChargeLock station features a patent pending cable design that incorporates charging and locking in a single connector.
Smart pods, regenerative braking and personal air vehicles: Future smart mobility visions on show at CES 2020

Smart pods, regenerative braking and personal air vehicles: Future smart mobility visions on show at CES 2020

News06 Jan 2020
Hyundai will put forward its ’human-centred’ mobility solution for cities at the Las Vegas technology show, while Segway-Ninebot claims its new products go ’beyond micro-mobility’.
Google Maps integrates with Lime in more than 100 cities

Google Maps integrates with Lime in more than 100 cities

News13 Aug 2019
Google Maps will show users where a Lime vehicle is available, how long it will take to walk there, a price estimate as well as battery range.
Bolt launches e-scooters in Washington DC

Bolt launches e-scooters in Washington DC

News21 Jul 2019
The mobility company aims to work with cities on a local level to solve traffic and parking congestion with safe, sustainable transport options.
Guide aims to help cities integrate micro-mobility options

Guide aims to help cities integrate micro-mobility options

News29 Apr 2019
The National League of Cities provides city case studies, policy advice and an overview of the challenges and opportunities presented by the various mobility options.
City scooters come to Helsinki

City scooters come to Helsinki

News26 Mar 2019
Vuosaari, the largest district in Finland’s capital city, is to pilot a regular kick scooter and electric scooter service, supported by 30 city scooter stations.
Austin puts new dockless mobility licences on hold

Austin puts new dockless mobility licences on hold

News23 Jan 2019
The Texan city is collecting and analysing data to assess the level of demand for currently licenced vehicles before it resumes issuing any more
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