Fair Gig Work Scotland research guides UK parliament on road safety
With concerns growing about illegal e-bikes on UK streets, experts have identified why many delivery riders are modifying their bikes and what may need to change to improve safety. A study led by Dr Pedro Mendonça from Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University) has been cited in evidence presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking as part of its […]
Greenwich set to introduce mandatory designated dockless e-bike parking bays
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is working to improve how people get around the borough by proposing designated on-street parking bays for dockless e-bikes, the use of which will be mandatory for riders. This will crack down on dumped bikes that can block the pavement, while supporting safer and greener travel by helping users find […]
Road Safety Week: London Councils urges government to act on surge in illegal e-bikes and unsafe batteries
London Councils is urging the government to introduce urgent secondary legislation to crack down on the growing sale of unsafe e-bikes, conversion kits, and uncertified lithium-ion batteries in Road Safety Week. Boroughs, which manage 95 per cent of London’s roads, warn that while e-bikes play a vital role in helping Londoners travel more sustainably, the […]
Bosch develops ebike battery that is useless to thieves
Bosch have announced a new way of protecting batteries on ebikes. Battery Lock is a function that ensures that the eBike battery can no longer be used if it is stolen, making it worthless to thieves. The new solution complements the digital theft protection portfolio in the smart system centred around “eBike Lock” and “eBike […]
Scotland introduces 36 e-bike projects
The Scottish Government has announced it has provided over £825,000 to support 36 innovative e-bike projects across Scotland, with projects for disabled people and rural communities leading the way. The latest round of the eBike Grant Fund, delivered by Energy Saving Trust, has successfully delivered 216 e-bikes, 56 e-cargo bikes and 34 adapted cycles to […]
Opinion – Three stats that prove how beneficial bikes and e-bikes are to the environment
Ross Hansen, Content Producer and Researcher writes this opinion piece for Highways News We’re all aware of the harm that petrol and diesel powered cars can cause to the environment, and many of us are making a conscious effort to find more sustainable alternatives. But did you know to what extent switching four wheels for […]
Leicester City Council joins forces with County Council to give more people the chance to try ebikes
The city and county councils in Leicester and Leicestershire have linked up with the Department for Transport to offer residents the chance to try getting around on electric bikes. The county council is providing the opportunity for people to apply for a voucher which gives them £300 off the cost of an electric bike. Meanwhile, […]