Announcing the Official Afterparty of MME 2026🎊🇩🇪London’s E-Scooter Trial Moves Into Phase 3, UTO Introduces New ESS20 Folding E-Bike, Lime E-Scooters Reach 1M Rides in Vancouver,Bird Returns to Vernon Streets and more...
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In this episode of the Micromobility Podcast, Damian Young, Founder and CEO of Zeus Scooters, joins the show to discuss the company’s journey from launching in smaller European cities to acquiring the assets of Superpedestrian.
Heads up! Our podcast has a new dock on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify. Make sure to resubscribe so you don’t miss out. Stay Tuned!!! Germany Sells 3.8M Bikes & E-Bikes in 2025
Total bicycle sales in Germany remained relatively stable in 2025, with 3.8m units sold, a 3.9% decline YoY. E-bikes continued to dominate the market with a 52.7% share, with around 2m units sold during the year. There are now over 17m e-bikes on German roads, significantly more than the roughly 2m electric cars in the country. Meanwhile, workshop services grew 13%, highlighting the growing importance of service and maintenance in the bicycle industry. London’s E-Scooter Trial Moves Into Phase 3
London’s rental e-scooter trial, launched in 2021 by Transport for London, is preparing to enter Phase 3, with a new tender process expected to start operations by September 2026. The trial currently spans 11 boroughs across about 300 km² and includes 1.6k+ parking bays, operated by Lime and Voi. Usage has grown significantly, with trips rising 54% from 1.3m to over 2m between September 2024 and September 2025, while 95% of rides end in designated parking bays and serious injuries remain extremely rare. Phase 3 will continue the trial under a new procurement process, helping shape future regulation for e-scooters in London. Error Correction Micromobility Newsletter published on March 9 included a chart on "E-Bike Sales in Major European Markets & US – 2024" with incorrect figures, which has since been removed. The original chart incorrectly reflected total bicycle sales rather than e-bike sales only for several markets. The chart below reflects updated data. Please also note that U.S. figures are industry estimates, as official nationwide sales data is not publicly available.
The Parking Problem Was Never Just About Riders
Parking issues with shared micromobility are often blamed on riders, but research suggests the real problem is lack of clear rules and parking infrastructure. After bans in Paris, Madrid, and Prague, studies showed most riders try to park responsibly but are unsure of local regulations. Cities like Stockholm, Berlin, Brussels, and London have instead focused on adding parking zones, reducing fleets, or repurposing car parking spaces. The lesson is that parking problems are largely an infrastructure issue, not just a rider behavior issue. Solid-state batteries: The future of e-bikes?
Solid-state batteries could be a future upgrade for e-bikes by replacing the liquid electrolyte used in current lithium-ion batteries with a solid material. This change could make batteries safer, more stable in extreme temperatures, lighter, and capable of higher energy density, potentially increasing range and lifespan. However, the technology is still expensive and not ready for mass production, especially in the cost-sensitive e-bike market. For now, solid-state batteries are more likely to appear first in premium electric vehicles and motorcycles, with e-bikes adopting them later as production scales and costs fall.
UTO Introduces New ESS20 Folding E-Bike
French electric bike manufacturer, UTO has introduced the ESS20, a more affordable folding e-bike priced at £1,599, nearly half the price of its popular Afternoon model. The bike includes a 378Wh battery, Shimano Tourney 7-speed gearing, cadence-sensor hub motor, and folding frame, along with accessories like lights, mudguards, and a pannier rack. Designed as an entry-level option, the ESS20 uses mechanical disc brakes and simpler components while still aiming to deliver strong performance in the folding e-bike segment. Lime E-Scooters Reach 1M Rides in Vancouver
Lime has surpassed 1m e-scooter trips in Vancouver, about 18 months after launching in September 2024. The milestone follows service expansions into neighbourhoods including Fairview, Granville Island, Mount Pleasant, and Renfrew-Collingwood. Unlike many systems globally, Vancouver’s program uses designated docking-style parking stations to prevent sidewalk clutter, with the rollout developed in partnership with the city to improve access to commercial areas and public transit connections. LNER Expands Beryl E-Bike Scheme to Bradford
Rail operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has expanded its shared e-bike partnership with Beryl to Bradford, introducing 200 public e-bikes across the city. The bikes are located at docking stations near key destinations such as Bradford Forster Square station, the University of Bradford, and major transport hubs, aiming to make it easier for people to combine train and bike travel. The initiative builds on the scheme already operating in nearby Leeds and supports greener urban mobility while improving connections for residents, commuters, and visitors. Bird Returns to Vernon Streets
Bird has brought its shared e-scooters and e-bikes back to Vernon for the 2026 season. The city worked with Bird over the winter to introduce a new fleet with lower pricing and upgraded features, including turn signals, improved suspension, and phone chargers. In 2025, the program recorded 40k+ trips from March to October, with over 93k km traveled by nearly 4.7k unique riders, highlighting growing use of shared micromobility in the city. Tarran Unveils Tech-Focused L1 Longtail Cargo E-Bike
Tarran, a tech-driven cargo bike brand, has introduced the L1, a new longtail cargo e-bike designed for family and urban transport. Weighing around 34 kg, the bike integrates advanced features such as an automatic double kickstand, radar-based safety detection, smart lighting, electronic dropper post, and automatic gear shifting via the Enviolo Automatiq system. With a 215 kg payload capacity and connectivity that can sync signals with smart helmets, the L1 aims to combine high-tech safety and stability with practical cargo-bike functionality. Lime Returns to San Jose with New E-Scooter ProgramLime has relaunched its shared e-scooter service in San Jose, the largest city in Silicon Valley. The program will start with 1k e-scooters, offering residents and visitors a new option for short, car-free trips. To encourage adoption, Lime will offer free unlocks during the first month, while riders can access the scooters through both the Lime app and the Uber app. The initiative is part of the city’s broader effort to reduce car trips and support sustainable transportation. Rochester Brings Back Veo E-Bikes and Scooters for 2026
The city of Rochester, located in upstate New York near Lake Ontario, has relaunched its shared micromobility program with Veo, bringing back e-bikes and e-scooters for the 2026 season. The program saw over 600k rides in 2025, a 41% increase YoY, highlighting growing demand for affordable and sustainable transport. Survey results show the service plays a key role in mobility access, with 78% of riders reducing car travel and 52% using Veo to connect to public transit, strengthening first- and last-mile travel in the city. Got your micromobility moment to share? Email us at press@micromobility.io Loving the vibe? Hop on and ride with us! Subscribe! Invite your friends and earn rewardsIf you enjoy The Micromobility Newsletter, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe.
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Announcing the Official Afterparty of MME 2026🎊🇩🇪
Monday, 16 March 2026
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