TOP STORY 🔥

 💂 London Bike Calling

London has seen a remarkable surge in cycling, with daily bike journeys reaching 1.2 million in 2023—a 20% increase since 2019. This boom is driven by expanded cycling infrastructure, including over 400 km of dedicated cycle lanes, alongside a sharp rise in dockless bike usage from providers like Lime and Forest.

Swedish operator VOI is aiming to capture a share of this growing market. After launching a trial with 500 dockless e-bikes in West London, VOI has expanded its service to several additional boroughs, including Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Kensington and Chelsea.

However, the rapid growth of dockless bikes has also sparked challenges. Improperly parked bikes often block sidewalks and public spaces. This has prompted calls for better regulation and the development of designated parking zones to keep the streets safe and accessible for all users. Last year, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan called for a solution to the “Wild West” effect the vehicles have on London's pavements.

LAUNCHES & EXPANSIONS 🚀

VOI
Launch in west London (UK) 🚲(500)

Pony
Launch in French Riviera (FR) 🚲 (300)

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PAUSES & EXITS 👋

Stein (DE) | Bolt has quite unexpectedly withdrawn its e-scooters and ended its rental business. The reasons for the withdrawal remain unclear.

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CITY UPDATES 🌐

Berlin (DE) | Berlin's publicly funded bike-sharing program with Nextbike will stop at the end of June 2025, as the Senate decided not to renew the contract due to budget constraints. Nextbike will continue operating privately but will scale back services, focusing on central areas and increasing prices.

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INDUSTRY NEWS 🗞️

Zity becomes Mobilize Share and is now offering daily rentals.

INVERS explores the rapid growth of carsharing in East and Southeast Asia.

Donkey Republic appoints new CEO.

Bit Mobility scooters and bikes can now be paid for via the Telepass app.

Cooltra is teasing its first in-house e-bike, purpose-built for professional use.