Features
Our micromobility Features are typically longer form articles than are less time-sensitive that Latest News.
We Must Persevere – Even When Events are Discouraging
Sydney, NSW If you’re someone like me who would like to see the world become less dependent upon cars of all types, particularly those with internal combustion engines, to be replaced by more micromobility, public transport and other solutions, then it has been a pretty depressing week. But not only cannot we afford to lose…
World News Briefs: Some Good News From Around the World
Battery Fire Crisis Leading Towards Federal Legislation in USA On Sunday 3rd December another person died in New York City due to a lithium-ion battery fire. This was the 18th fatality in New York City so far in 2023 alone plus 145 injuries. Although not confirmed as the cause, from initial reports an e-bike was…
It’s Time to Revise the Regulatory Framework for Light Electric Vehicles
Melbourne, Victoria The revolution in electric micromobility has presented a range of challenges for regulators and enforcement agencies. The status quo, which had existed for many years, in terms of the range of mobility options needing to be regulated and enforced, has been disrupted by the emergence of electric kick scooters and a variety of…
See.Sense Brings Superior Insight to Make Cycling Safer
~ Sponsored Content ~ Cycling technology and data company See.Sense is on a mission to make cycling and micromobility better – by making it safer and collectively smarter. Launched a decade ago with innovative bike lights to keeps cyclists seen, its bike lights are now used by more than 120,000 cyclists world-wide and See.Sense is…
Handing Over the Editorial Reins
This is my last issue as editor of the Micromobility Report and its sister publication, The Latz Report bicycle trade magazine. I would like to thank everyone I’ve met and that has helped us put these magazines together during my two and a half years in the role. The micromobility and bicycle sectors are full…
Continued Growth a Safe Bet for Scooter Hut
~ Sponsored Content ~ Scooter Hut is looking to add another couple of stores to its national retail chain by the end of this year – convinced that the market is set to enjoy sustained healthy growth. Headed by recently appointed CEO Josh O’Neill, the company has been busy in recent weeks examining possible locations…
A Welcoming Hello for the Future of Australian Micromobility
~ Sponsored Content ~ Australia is on the cusp of a transportation renaissance and e-bike share service HelloRide is a proven player in building that momentum. The global organisation brought its brand of share services to Sydney last year and, since then, a diverse mix of users, including students, tourists and local residents has covered…
Yearbook Listing Invitation for Australia’s Micromobility Players
Wollongong, NSW The first comprehensive, nation-wide listing of organisations in all sectors of Australia’s micromobility industry is scheduled to be launched later this year, with relevant organisations being contacted to confirm their details. The inaugural Micromobility Report Yearbook, incorporating manufacturers and distributors of e-bikes, e-scooters and other electric personal transportation vehicles, will be a valuable…
Green Focused Taipei Cycle to Push for Global Sustainability MOU
Taichung, Taiwan Taiwan bicycle industry leaders have signalled their intention to use next year’s Taipei Cycle to achieve a global memorandum of understanding (MOU) for greater sustainability in the industry. US and European industry representatives focused on sustainable practices in their own markets would be invited to attended Taipei Cycle 2024 to take a global…
Bike and Scooter Share Schemes are Still Growing
Latest data from North America and Europe all suggests that bike and scooter share schemes are still growing, with no end in sight. The North American Bikeshare & Scootershare Association (NABSA) is a nonprofit created to provide resources, education, and advocacy for the shared micromobility industry. The organisation has 78 members in six countries and…