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Rad Power is in a high-stakes standoff with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which urged riders to stop using certain Rad e-bike batteries due to fire risk.

Rad Power Bikes pushed back, saying the batteries are safe and UL certified.

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Rad Power’s Battery Fire Warning Could Influence the Entire Micromobility Sector
On Monday, the embattled Rad Power was hit with another bit of controversy as a U.S. federal watchdog urged consumers to stop using certain models of the company’s e-bike batteries.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Micromobility is reshaping last-mile delivery, not just as a cleaner alternative, but as the most efficient and profitable way to move goods in cities

Congestion and the e-commerce boom are pushing operators towards cargo bikes, mopeds, and other modes

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The New Last Mile: How Micromobility Is Reshaping Urban Delivery
[Micromobility Pro] The rapid rise of micromobility has made it a central pillar of the global last-mile delivery ecosytem. It is now the primary mode for profitable and quick urban delivery.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Delivery robots are moving from pilot projects to mainstream logistics.

Robots aren’t replacing drivers; they’re filling the gap for short, repetitive, high-frequency trips where vans don’t make economic sense.

Quiet shift, big implications for the last mile.

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Delivery Robots Are Quietly Taking Over
Autonomous delivery robots have moved quietly but steadily from concept to reality. In just over a decade, they’ve evolved from lab prototypes to functioning logistics fleets, funded by hundreds of mi...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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On this week's pod 🚨

Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.

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Back to Micromobility Basics with Horace Dediu, Co-Founder Micromobility Industries
Seven years after the first episode of the Micromobility Podcast where Horace introduced micromobility as vehicles under 500kg, Horace reflects on how the industry has evolved, what he got right, what...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
On this week's pod 🚨

Horace Dediu, Co-founder of Micromobility Industries, originator of the term 'micromobility' and the OG host of the show is back on the pod for a deep conversation about the future of small vehicles and the evolution of our cities.

micromobility.io/news/back-to...
Back to Micromobility Basics with Horace Dediu, Co-Founder Micromobility Industries
Seven years after the first episode of the Micromobility Podcast where Horace introduced micromobility as vehicles under 500kg, Horace reflects on how the industry has evolved, what he got right, what...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Back to Basics with Horace Dediu, Co-Founder, @micromobilityco.bsky.social

Coming soon on the Micromobility Podcast

Check the previous episode here: micromobility.io/news/the-yul...
November 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Statement from Rad Power Bikes on the current situation.

We hope that Rad will find a solution and come out of this stronger.

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November 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Trouble at Rad Power Bikes?

Few companies have done more to popularize e-bikes in North America than Rad

From a garage project to a $1.65B unicorn, Rad brought e-bikes to the mainstream

A WARN notice hints at a possible shutdown in early 2026

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Trouble at Rad Power Bikes?
Few companies have shaped the e-bike movement in North America like Rad Power Bikes. What began as a garage project in California grew into one of the most recognizable names in electric mobility. Now...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
We’re one week away from our Micromobility Industries x McKinsey webinar! ⚡️

Hear from our Panel Kersten Heineke & Darius Scurtu on how EVs, shared mobility, and city transport patterns are evolving.

Moderator: @prabinjoel.bsky.social

🗓️November 20th
⏱️5 PM CET

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November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Divvy Bikes and Lime just hit 12 MILLION rides in Chicago this year, setting a new record.

The milestone highlights continued strong ridership even as colder weather sets in.
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Ironic that #MicromobilityEurope @micromobilityco.bsky.social is happening in #Brussels, @houseoflords.parliament.uk will be debating #ebikes #escooters. Sadly I expect debate by peers will be much less well informed than discussion here by speakers (incl #TfL) on what is actually safe & convenient!
June 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
German bike manufacturer, Canyon rose from a small Koblenz workshop to a global performance bike powerhouse, driven by its online D2C model and strong product engineering.

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Canyon's 2024 Revenue at €792M
[Micromobility Pro] Canyon reported €792m revenue and a €38m net loss in 2024, with continued pressure from oversupply, discounting, and e-MTB quality issues reducing its valuation to €520m by Septemb...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This week in micromobility:

👉 Upway Raises $60M to Scale Its Refurbished E-Bike Network

👉 Swiss microcar manufacturer, Microlino is considering moving production to China due to a lack of regulatory and financial support in Europe.

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November 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
New pod alert 🚨: The Yulu Story: How Amit Gupta Built India’s Largest Shared Micromobility Company

Amit Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO of @YuluBike joins @prabinjoel.bsky.social to share his journey building India's largest shared micromobility company.

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The Yulu Story: How Amit Gupta Built India’s Largest Shared Micromobility Company
Amit Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO of Yulu, joins Prabin Joel Jones on the Micromobility Podcast to share how Yulu became India’s largest shared electric vehicle platform and one of the few micromobility co...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Super Early Bird ends TODAY!

Join us at MME 2025 in Brussels (June 17-18) for 2 days of inspiring talks, keynotes, and networking with global innovators, city leaders, and investors.

Don’t miss out!!! Prices shoot up tomorrow!

Grab your tickets now- ti.to/micromobilit...
February 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Maryland's e-bike bill, introduced in January, was amended to remove registration and titling but still mandates licensing and insurance.

These requirements will raise costs for shared and privately owned micromobility, forcing riders to rely on expensive motorcycle insurance.
February 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
MME 2025: Super Early Bird ends in 2 days!

Don’t miss out on the chance to join the brightest innovators, city leaders, and investors at Micromobility Europe 2025.

Secure your spot now before prices go up!

Get your tickets today - ti.to/micromobilit...
February 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Bradford Council has approved joining Ontario's electric kick scooter pilot project.

Currently, the city's traffic bylaw permits only e-bikes, but updates will be made to include e-scooters.
February 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Over 100 rental e-bikes obstructing pavements were seized by the City of London Corporation after complaints.

Lime & Forest are expected to improve parking, with 300 additional spaces planned.
February 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Second Micromobility Roundup this week:

🛴 @voitechnology Wins Barcelona Bikeshare License
🚲 Shared Micromobility Trips 2024
🛴 UK Revokes Tariffs on E-Bikes
🚲 Azerbaijan Is Betting Big on Micromobility
🛴 @OlaElectric Reports Wider Loss

& more...
February 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Waterloo plans to extend Neuron Mobility contract till 2029.

Total Rides fell 9% from 190k (2023) to 173.7k (2024), and their operational area increased substantially in 2024.

Tricycles will be tested in 2025 and No shared e-scooter collisions or fatalities were reported.
February 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Second Micromobility roundup this week:

🛴 Voi, Ryde & Bolt have won the E-scooter tender in Oslo
🛴 CHECK reported positive EBIT for 2024
🛴 Yarra City Council is geofencing footpaths for e-scooters
🛴 Voi e-scooters will be available 24/7 in Northampton

and much more...
February 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Spain’s bicycle production grew 2.9% in 2024, reaching 309k units worth €240.1m, despite a 2.2% revenue dip due to lower prices.

In 2023, the sector’s turnover in Spain was €2.47B, down 8.79% from the previous year.
February 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Ario e-scooters are launched in Christchurch today, under a 5-year license.

The three-wheeled design features 360º cameras to tackle parking issues.

Lime and Ario will be allowed a maximum fleet of 1k vehicles each (e-scooters+e-bikes)
February 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Here's Your first Weekly Scoop:

📊 Voi reports first-ever adjusted EBIT profit in 2024
🚴‍♀️ Capital Bikeshare hits record rides in Washington, D.C.
💷 Lime invests £20M in London
🛴 Tier-Dott's Bristol e-scooter contract extended
and more...
February 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM