Zeus Scooters Acquires Superpedestrian EuropeVoi Launches 3 New Vehicles for 2026, Dott Reports €173M Revenue and €7M Adjusted EBITDA, Shimano Bicycle Sales Edge Up 2.7% in 2025, Florida Caps Sidewalk E-Bike Speeds and more...
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Voi Technology is expanding its vehicle lineup in 2026 with three new models: the Voiager 9 e-scooter and two upgraded e-bikes, Explorer 5 and Explorer Light 2. Rolling out from Stockholm this spring, the new generation focuses on better rider comfort, longer range, and higher durability, built on insights from nearly 500m rides across Europe. The e-bikes offer up to 40% more battery capacity and larger baskets, while the lighter Explorer Light 2 uses fewer materials and energy. The Voiager 9 improves ergonomics and charging efficiency and increases recycled content. All three models run on Voi’s next-generation in-house IoT system, enabling precise geofencing, lower energy use, and faster compliance with local regulations as the company pushes toward its Net Zero 2035 goal. Dott Reports €173M Revenue and €7M Adjusted EBITDA
Dott reported its first profitable year on an adjusted basis in 2025, generating €173m in revenue and €7m in Adjusted EBITDA, following cost cuts after its 2024 merger with TIER. The company reduced annual costs by around €60m, stabilized operations in the second half of the year, and ended 2025 with €31m in cash. Growth was supported by new long-term tenders in Paris and Bordeaux, a 10% rise in rides per rider, and subscriptions accounting for half of all trips. Backed by €85m in fresh funding, Dott is refreshing its fleet with 45k new vehicles in 2026 and is targeting €30-40m in Adjusted EBITDA next year. Shimano Bicycle Sales increased 2.7% in 2025
Shimano reported €2.1B in bicycle component sales in 2025, a 2.7% increase YoY, even as operating income in the segment fell 20.9% to €254m due to higher costs and uneven global demand. Performance improved toward the end of the year, with Q4 sales rising to €524.4m and operating income nearly doubling from Q3. Europe remained Shimano’s largest market, while sales declined sharply in China and softened in North America and Japan. Innovation, including the battery-free Q’AUTO shifting system, helped support demand, while a major U.S. crankset recall settlement and continued investment in trail infrastructure shaped the year. Looking ahead, Shimano expects a modest decline in bicycle sales and profits in 2026 as the market continues to rebalance. Aachen, Germany, Adds Fourth E-Scooter OperatorNorway-based operator Ryde will launch e-scooter rentals in Aachen, Germany, in March 2026, becoming the city’s fourth provider alongside Dott, Ridemovi, and Voi. The total shared fleet will remain capped at 2k scooters under city limits. Aachen’s regulated micromobility system, with designated parking and no-go zones, has driven Germany-leading trips per capita. The addition reflects strong demand and close city-operator collaboration. In January 2026 alone, 106.6k e-scooter trips were recorded in the city. ZEUS Acquires Superpedestrian Europe
Dublin-based ZEUS Mobility acquired Superpedestrian Europe, merging a profitable operator with a technology-rich platform. Superpedestrian had raised over $125m, built an advanced AI-driven fleet management across 60+ cities, and its European arm was taken over by SURF in 2024 before this deal. ZEUS, already operating in 40+ European locations with positive EBITDA, will integrate Superpedestrian's safety and fleet management intelligence systems into its operations. The combined entity plans to deploy up to 20k vehicles across 30 European cities within the next 12 months. Amazon Hits 100M Micromobility Deliveries in EuropeAmazon has completed 100m European deliveries using micromobility, e-cargo bikes, e-mopeds, and push carts, cutting urban emissions and congestion. Since its first cargo-bike hub in Strasbourg in 2017, the network has expanded to 70+ hubs across 50+ cities in nine countries. These smaller vehicles enable efficient deliveries in dense and historic areas where vans struggle. Amazon plans 25 more hubs in 2026, scaling low-impact urban logistics.
Yate–Sodbury Shared Micromobility Trial ExtendedIn the UK, the shared micromobility trial in Yate and Chipping Sodbury will extend until September 2026 after strong early uptake of 3.5k+ rides in its first 3 months. The program is operated by Dott within the wider West of England network of over 1.5k e-bikes and 2.5k e-scooters. The scheme will continue gathering data through peak seasons. The Scoot Safe campaign has improved compliance, adding 52 parking bays and issuing 16k+ fines to curb poor parking. More than 99% of journeys now end in designated bays, supporting safer, more accessible streets ahead of a final evaluation. What a Microcar Really Is
A microcar is best understood as a small, lightweight vehicle designed for short, urban trips, but its exact definition depends heavily on where you are. In Europe, microcars are regulated as quadricycles, split into light (L6e) and heavy (L7e) categories with lower speed, weight, and power limits than regular cars. In Japan, they appear as Kei cars, tightly defined by size and engine limits and heavily incentivized through lower taxes, making up nearly 40% of the market. In the US and Canada, microcars don’t officially exist as a category and instead fall under Low-Speed Vehicles or Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, restricted to slower roads. In short, microcars aren’t just “tiny cars” - they sit in a regulatory middle ground between bikes, mopeds, and cars, shaped more by local law than by a single global definition.
Cayman Enforces Micromobility LawsThe Cayman Islands began enhanced enforcement of existing e-bike, scooter, and micromobility road laws on March 1, 2026, following a short compliance grace period. Authorities had confirmed insurance availability for compliant devices, with additional insurers preparing to enter the market. Riders and businesses were required to complete inspections, licensing, registration, and insurance ahead of enforcement. The phased rollout was intended to ensure safer, lawful micromobility use across the islands. SINBON–Swobbee Expand NYC Battery Swaps
In New York City, SINBON and Swobbee are expanding a citywide e-bike battery swapping network to reduce fire risks from home charging. Swobbee’s UL-certified batteries and 24/7 swap stations have already enabled about 150k swaps since March 2025. SINBON provides advanced interconnect and traceability tech to ensure reliable, scalable operations. Following a successful pilot, dozens more stations are planned across all five boroughs in 2026.
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Got a job to share? Place an order through the MMI website. Florida Caps Sidewalk E-Bike SpeedsFlorida’s Senate unanimously passed the CS/SB 382 bill to tighten safety rules for e-bikes and micromobility devices. The bill caps e-bike speeds at 10 mph on sidewalks or pedestrian areas within 50 ft of people and requires yielding and audible signals on shared paths. It mandates statewide tracking of all micromobility crashes and creates a Micromobility Device Safety Task Force to recommend further reforms by October 2026. The measure now moves to the House, with most provisions effective upon enactment and some from July 2026. 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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Zeus Scooters Acquires Superpedestrian Europe
Monday, 2 March 2026
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