Chicago Hits 12 Million Shared Micromobility RidesRad Zero Debuts High-Speed Electric Scooter,NYC’s Landmark E-Bike Law is Forcing Change Lime Expands Vancouver Service Again, Drones Deployed to Police Micromobility in Scotland and more...
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In Chicago, Divvy Bikes and Lime together recorded 12m shared micromobility trips in 2025. Out of which, 6.35m is from Divvy and 5.65m from Lime. Over the past two years, shared micromobility trips in Chicago have grown exponentially. In 2023, 8.7m trips were recorded, and an additional 11m trips were registered in 2024. Rad Power Bikes Confronts a Tough Road Ahead
Rad Power Bikes, a pioneer in the North American e-bike market, has warned of a potential permanent closure in early 2026. The company, which grew from a garage project to a unicorn valued at $1.65B after raising over $329M, filed a notice in November 2025 warning 64 employees of a possible shutdown. Despite its massive growth during the pandemic, Rad faced a sharp drop in demand afterward, compounded by rising tariffs and costs. While the company has innovated with new models and a retail partnership with Best Buy, financial pressures persist. Leadership emphasized that no final decision has been made and the company continues to seek a path forward. In a statement provided exclusively to Micromobility Industries, Rad Power Bikes said:
New Providence Tightens Micromobility RulesThe New Providence Borough Council approved the updated e-bike and e-scooter ordinance following its second reading and public hearing on November 10. The borough has introduced new regulations defining these vehicles as low-speed devices and establishing rules for their operation on public streets. The ordinance prohibits sidewalk riding, requires helmets for riders under 17, and mandates compliance with standard traffic laws. Violations carry escalating fines, aiming to improve safety while supporting the growth of micromobility. Lime Expands Vancouver Service Again
Lime has completed its third major expansion of Vancouver’s e-scooter share program, extending service into the Fairview neighbourhood and activating access across the new Granville Connector on the Granville Street Bridge. Lime first launched in September 2024 and steadily expanded through Winter 2024 and June 2025. Within a year of launching, by September 2025, the company had surpassed 400k rides in Vancouver, thanks in large part to its downtown expansion. Athens Imposes New Rules to Curb Scooter ClutterAthens is moving to impose stricter rules on shared e-scooters to address growing concerns over clutter, unsafe riding, and misuse in busy public areas. The proposed framework establishes designated parking areas around 1.57k spaces across 124 locations, along with new no-riding and no-parking zones, particularly near pedestrian routes and historic or archaeological landmarks. City operates 4k+ shared e-scooters, which will be required to provide data to the municipality and adhere to updated speed, access, and parking rules, with penalties for non-compliance.
Voi Launches E-Bike Hire Scheme in Glasgow
Voi has officially taken over Glasgow’s cycle hire scheme from nextbike, introducing a fully electric fleet of over 1k e-bikes across more than 100 city locations. The new system became operational on November 10, 2025, the new system offers free unlocks for the first three months at £0.16 per minute, alongside a £2.99 one-hour pass. Riders are required to park only at designated zones and upload a photo to confirm proper parking. After the introductory period, the unlock fee will increase to £0.99. The transition follows nextbike’s exit on October 31, 2025, after a decade in operation. Hastings Approves E-Bike RegulationsThe city of Hastings, Nebraska, has passed a new ordinance to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters, which will take full effect about 15 days after final approval. Key provisions include banning these devices on roads with speed limits above 25 mph, requiring riders to follow the same traffic rules as drivers, and mandating visibility gear at night. The law also establishes escalating fines for repeat violations, ranging from $0–$50 for a first offense to $150 and possible impoundment for a third offense. Drones Deployed to Police Micromobility in Scotland
Police Scotland will consider a trial of drone technology to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, amid concerns over modified vehicles reaching high speeds and posing risks to public safety. Specialist officers are being trained to operate the drones safely and in accordance with aviation rules.
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New York City’s new “Safe Delivery Device Access” law mandates that app-based delivery platforms ensure their e-bikes and batteries meet certified safety standards, shifting responsibility from individual riders to the companies that contract them. Platforms can comply either by verifying each worker’s certified device or by funding city-approved trade-in or rental programmes. Zero Debuts High-Speed Electric Scooter
Zero Motorcycles has unveiled the LS1 electric scooter at EICMA 2025, marking its entry into the urban commuter space. The LS1 features a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph), swappable battery packs offering up to 115 km (71 miles) of range in standard form and ~170 km (106 miles) with an optional third battery. The scooter is currently aimed at European markets, with U.S. availability not yet confirmed. Vaughan Shared E-Scooter Use SurgesShared E-scooter usage in Vaughan continues to climb, with riders logging more than 36.2k kilometres this year. The growth comes under the city’s two-year micromobility pilot launched in June, which now includes Neuron, Lime, and Bird as operators. While national data shows rising injury rates, local feedback remains positive, with over 90% of residents reporting that e-scooters have improved mobility, air quality, and congestion. Got your micromobility moment to share? Email us at press@micromobility.io Loving the vibe? Hop on and ride with us! Subscribe! You're currently a free subscriber to The Micromobility Newsletter. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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Chicago Hits 12 Million Shared Micromobility Rides
Thursday, 13 November 2025
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