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The good, the bad and the ugly: Knowledge from both sides of the table of escooter operations
In this Micromobility Europe 2025 panel, Lars Christian Grødem-Olsen (Movability) moderates a candid conversation with Duncan Robertson (CEO, Micromobility Partners) and Øyvind Kragh Kjos (Shared Mobility Product Specialist, Ruter AS) on the good, the bad, and the ugly of e-scooter operations and city-operator relationships.
From “ghost scooters” and data opacity to slow public-sector processes, misaligned incentives, and overpromising in tenders, the discussion gets into what actually breaks (and what actually works) when regulation meets real-world street ops. You’ll hear practical lessons from both sides of the table, including why physical operations often matter more than tech promises, how tender scoring can unintentionally reward the wrong things, and what builds trust over time.
Bird Canada Reports 1.75m Rides in 2025
Bird Canada closed 2025 with a record-breaking year, delivering more than 1.75m rides and enabling over 3.5m kms of sustainable travel nationwide. The company expanded into Halifax, becoming the only Canadian-owned shared micromobility operator with coast-to-coast operations, while strengthening its presence across Ontario and Western Canada.
Growth highlights included more than 500k rides in Ontario, new launches in Pickering, Vaughan, Stony Plain, and Vernon, and strong community partnerships across provinces. Bird Canada said it plans to accelerate expansion in 2026, with new cities and a continued focus on equitable, low-carbon urban transport across Canada.
Donkey Republic Wins Ruhr Tender
Donkey Republic has been awarded a long-term contract by Regionalverband Ruhr to operate a large-scale bike-sharing system in Germany’s Ruhr region, deploying 5.7k bicycles across cities like Dortmund, Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, and Lünen, with operations expected to launch in Q2 2026. The five-year contract is anticipated to generate around €20m. The company is also securing financing and investor support for fleet investments as part of execution.
Philadelphia Bike Ridership Grows
In the US, Philadelphia’s bike ridership continued to grow in 2025, with bicycle traffic up 10% year-on-year across key bridges over the Schuylkill River. Indego trips rose to 465.4k in Q3 2025, up from 408.4k in Q3 2024, highlighting stronger bike-share usage. Overall, 1.7% of Philadelphia commuters now bike to work, reinforcing cycling’s role in daily mobility. During the state transportation authority’s service cuts, cycling proved resilient, with weekly Indego trips peaking above 41k.
- Apple has filed a patent for “Two-Wheeled Vehicle Crash Detection on Mobile Device,” aiming to extend its crash‑detection tech from cars to motorcycles and other two‑wheelers. Using sensors in the iPhone and Apple Watch, the system would detect a serious motorcycle crash and prompt the rider.
- Jackrabbit Mobility has filed a patent for a modular battery holder designed for electric personal transport vehicles such as e‑bikes and e‑scooters. The design uses two outer receptacles and a central cavity to house three battery packs, with upper and lower caps securing the assembly to the vehicle frame.
- Honda US has been granted a patent for a cargo delivery vehicle with an enhanced center of gravity, focused on improving the stability of three‑wheel electric delivery vehicles used for last‑mile logistics. By carefully positioning the battery, cargo area, and other components, the vehicle’s weight is kept low and centrally balanced to reduce tipping risk when cornering or carrying heavy loads
Donkey Republic CFO Resigns
Christian Dufft has resigned as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Donkey Republic, effective 31 January 2026, as the company continues to pursue its growth strategy and expand operations across Europe. His departure comes as Donkey Republic secures recent tender wins in Düsseldorf and the Ruhr Region, positioning the company for continued growth.
Queensland’s E‑Scooter Crackdown Intensifies
In Australia, Queensland police have issued 2k+ fines in a statewide crackdown on illegal e-scooter use, with helmet offences accounting for the majority. During this crackdown, nearly 100 scooters were seized, which comes amid rising safety concerns, with 14 e-mobility-related road deaths this year. A parliamentary inquiry report due by March is expected to drive further safety changes.
- Prague, Czech Republic will ban shared e-scooters from January 2026.
- In Latvia, Riga will ban bikes and e-scooters in Old Riga during New Year events.
- Tempe, Arizona, US, has formed a subcommittee to address e-bike and micromobility safety.
- Kuwait is working to draft clear regulations for bicycles and scooters to better manage micromobility.
- Dubai police seized 90 e-scooters after riders were caught performing dangerous stunts at Kite Beach.
- Oak Flats, New South Wales, Australia, has prioritised Kingston Street Park for a new bike track.
- Ola Electric expands 4680 Bharat Cell scooter deliveries across southern India.
- Tasmania bans e-scooters in bike lanes, correcting earlier Hobart guidance.
California Updates E-Bike and Road Safety Laws for 2026
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has outlined new public safety laws taking effect on January 1, 2026. Key changes affecting micromobility include stricter e-bike equipment requirements, new definitions and rules for off-highway electric motorcycles, and expanded vehicle impound powers for illegal or unlicensed electric vehicles. Notably, e-bikes will be required to display a rear red reflector or light at all times, while new safety standards will mandate testing and labelling of e-bikes, powered mobility devices, and lithium-ion batteries. The package also includes lower school-zone speed limits, expanded “slow down and move over” rules, and new speed enforcement pilots, as California moves to strengthen road safety statewide in 2026.
Dubai Sets Safety Rules for E-Scooters on Public Transport
Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has introduced new safety standards regulating how e-scooters can be carried on public transport, including buses, the metro, and trams. The rules limit scooter size, require devices to be folded, clean, and secured in designated areas, and cap carriage at two e-scooters per journey, excluding intercity coaches. Riding or charging e-scooters within stations is prohibited, and users must follow guidance on storage, loading, and personal safety. The authority said the measures aim to support the growing use of micromobility while ensuring passenger safety, smooth operations, and alignment with Dubai’s wider sustainable transport goals.
UK Tightens E-Bike Safety Rules From January 2026
Riders in the UK will face tougher e-bike safety standards from January 1, 2026, as the Bicycle Association and the Association of Cycle Traders take joint control of the E-Bike Positive scheme. Around 400 UK retailers have pledged to sell and service only legal e-bikes that meet Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) regulations.
Industry leaders and authorities, including Bosch eBike Systems, London Fire Brigade, and Sussex Police, warned that non-compliant e-bikes pose serious safety and fire risks. Police reiterated that illegal e-bikes can be seized and riders fined if vehicles exceed power or speed limits or fail to meet EAPC standards.
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