Posts by Scott Green
Rail Trails National Forum Riding Tandem with NRRT Launch
Murwillumbah, NSW A 2023 Rail Trails Australia Forum will be held in Murwillumbah on Friday 24th March, to coincide with a community celebration to officially launch stage one of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT). Registrations are still open for the forum, where Rail Trails Australia representatives will be joined by local government delegates. NRRT…
$26.7 Million Injection as Arcimoto Resumes Production
Oregon, US A company at the forefront of light electric vehicle production, US operate Arcimoto, has enjoyed a positive breakthrough amid challenges. It has accrued a total of US$18 million (A$26.71 million) in funding during the past two months, and last week began its production for 2023. Arcimoto recorded a nett loss of approximately US$17…
Uber Social Experiment Challenges Australians to Go Car Free
Melbourne, Victoria Rideshare company Uber is challenging 50 Australians to go without their cars for four weeks, and document that experience of switching to active transport and other sustainable options, in a world-first social experiment launched this week. “This trial will provide insights that will help Australians recognise their overreliance on their car and decide…
Lime Profitability a Breakthrough for Share Sector
Melbourne, Victoria A record year in Australia has helped propel global shared electric vehicle company Lime to its first full profitable year – an achievement that has been heralded as a major milestone for the micromobility as a service (MaaS) sector. The California-based company recent declared it accumulated a record $466 million in gross bookings…
Labor Election Pledge to Double NSW Active Transport Funding
Sydney, NSW NSW Labor has declared it will double funding for active transport infrastructure if it wins the 25th March State election. NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns was joined by the Opposition spokesperson for transport, Jo Haylen, for an announcement in Sydney last month that the Party would allocate an additional $60 million over four…
Shimano, Trek, POC Release New Urban Products
Osaka, Japan Bike commuting’s global emergence into the transportation mainstream has been highlighted by the recent releases of three major players in the industry. Shimano, Trek and POC have unveiled new products with features targetting the practical needs of “everyday” cyclists. Shimano says its newly launched Cues line-up of components represents “a brand-new approach to…
Tern Announces New Australian Distribution Partner
Melbourne, Victoria Urban e-bike specialist Tern and Melbourne-based company LEVA Group, headed by Lug+Carrie owners Ben and Dan Carr, have announced a new partnership for the distribution of Tern bicycles to independent bicycle dealers across Australia. LEVA Group will have Tern bicycles and accessories available from 1st March 2023, and will take over all service…
Alarming Popularity for Little Scout
Melbourne, Victoria Global markets might be tightening for many cycling products but one award-winning accessory by Melbourne company Knog is enjoying alarming popularity. The cycling accessories brand recently claimed the new Urban category at the 2023 Design and Innovations Awards in Europe, with its Scout security device launched last year. The success is the latest…
Podbike Starts Deliveries to Customers
Stavanger, Norway Norway’s Podbike has finally started delivering its Frikar light electric vehicle to customers, eight years after cofounder Per Hassel Sørensen embarked on a journey to build a better bike. “After all the stops and starts, engineering challenges, a global pandemic, a shortage of computer chips, and a painful trimming of staff last year…
Tasmanian Cities to Keep E-Scooter Share Services
Hobart & Launceston, Tasmania E-Scooter share services are set to become permanent fixtures in Hobart and Launceston, with the local councils of both Tasmanian cities last week endorsing recommendations for ongoing services. City of Hobart council voted to offer licences for ongoing hire and ride services in the city, with conditions for the licence to…