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Micromobility

How predictive software is keeping Rouen’s bike share in balance

From one-way travel flows across the Seine to strict availability targets at individual stations, Rouen’s bike share network presents a complex operational puzzle. Qucit and Inurba Mobility are using predictive software to solve it.

“We’re not there yet”: Industry to meet in Utrecht to make cargo bikes mainstream

Cargo bike players from across the world are to convene in Utrecht next week in an effort to make cargo bikes a mainstream mode of transportation.

‘It’s a mess’: London’s dockless e-bike market faces regulatory overhaul

London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman has branded the UK capital’s dockless e-bike system “a mess” at today’s London Assembly Transport Committee meeting.
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HelloRide brings tap-to-ride to 25,000 shared bikes in Singapore 

Chinese bike-sharing operator HelloRide is rolling out a new way for riders to unlock its bicycles by tapping their phone against the bike instead of scanning a QR code.

TfL ‘in listening mode’ as London awaits e-bike licensing rules

Transport for London is preparing for new powers to regulate dockless e-bikes across the capital but says it is waiting for the Government to set out the framework.

Micro Rent launches crowdfunding round to scale Microlino rental model

Micro’s rental arm Micro Rent has opened a public equity crowdfunding campaign as it looks to expand its hospitality-focused business beyond its home market.

Lyft brings North American app to Europe

US ride-hailing company Lyft is rolling out its app across Europe, allowing North American customers to book rides through existing European driver networks without downloading another app.
Spiny

Spiny launches second generation of e-bike conversion kit

Spanish mobility company Spiny has launched an e-bike conversion kit which lets riders turn their mechanical bikes into electrically assisted ones in seconds after initial setup.
EuroVelo

What is the economic impact of cycling tourism? ECF unveils new report at the EuroVelo Conference

Cycling tourism generates billions across Europe but the continent still lacks the data to properly measure it. At the EuroVelo Conference in Utrecht, the European Cyclists’ Federation compiles national data that reveals just how fragmented the picture remains.
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The must read stories of the week selected by our Editor, Sela Musa