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Micromobility Europe 2026

Micromobility Europe returns to Berlin in 2026!

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What You Need to Know Today

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Knowledge from Both Sides of the Table of E-scooter 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.

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“How is GenAI really being used across the mobility ecosystem? The McKinsey Center for Future Mobility invites mobility disruptors to share their perspective in a 3-4 minute survey.”

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Market Cap Dashboard

NIU Sold 178.7K Vehicles in Q4 2025

NIU Technologies sold 178.7k vehicles in Q4 2025, down 21.2% year-over-year from 226.6k units in Q4 2024. Sales were primarily driven by China, which continued to account for the majority of the company’s volume, while overseas sales remained low. Compared with Q3, total sales declined in Q4, as demand typically slows toward the end of the year. China remained NIU’s core market during the quarter.

For the entire year, NIU sold 1.19 million vehicles, up 30% from 924k units in 2024.

Tel Aviv Opens Shared Micromobility Tender

In Israel, Tel Aviv has launched a new micromobility tender inviting proposals for both shared bikes and e-scooters. The city plans to select up to six operators, introducing a dedicated quota for shared bikes alongside a combined bike–scooter cap. Currently, 3 operators run the shared e-scooter service in the city: Bird,  Lime & Dott. Metrofun (formerly Tel-O-Fun) will bid with both bikes and scooters, ending its long-standing exclusivity in bike rentals. The tender closes in early Jan, with final fleet allocations decided after review.

Bolt Rentals Hits 105M Rides in 2025

Bolt’s Rentals business surpassed 105m rides in 2025, marking one of its strongest growth years to date. The company expanded its shared micromobility services to Washington, London, and Almaty, while extending its licence in Oslo and strengthening its position across Europe. Rapid growth was driven by markets like Belgium (+132%), Norway (+100%), and Azerbaijan (+82%), alongside rising rider confidence and safety improvements. Prague emerged as Bolt’s fastest-growing city, where it now holds a 37% market share.

• Dubai introduces digital permits to regulate electric scooters.
• Lithuania will mandate helmets for all e-scooter and micromobility riders from 2026.
• Motovolt Mobility and Yuma Energy have partnered to deploy 15k battery-swappable electric two-wheelers across India by 2026.
• Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines, has banned e-bikes from seven major roads to ease congestion and improve road safety.
• Spokane, Washington, US, will keep Lime scooters and bikes on the streets through winter for the first time under a new city agreement.
• Bradford, England, U,K will launch a shared e-bike scheme in March 2026, operated by Beryl, funded by Clean Air Zone penalties.

Talaria Launches Komodo Electric Dirt Bike

Talaria, manufacturer of electric off-road motorcycles and dirt bikes, has launched the Komodo, a new high-performance electric dirt bike offering 32 kW of peak power, a top speed of 105 km/h, and a range of up to 115 km. Powered by a 96V 4.3 kWh battery, the Komodo features four riding modes, adjustable regenerative braking, long-travel suspension, and a 160 kg payload capacity, making it ideal for off-road use.

Oswego Regulates E-Bikes

In Illinois, Oswego Village has approved new regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters following resident complaints about speeding and reckless riding. The ordinance restrict devices capable of traveling over 10 mph from sidewalks, limiting them to bike paths and roadways where standard traffic rules apply. Age limits have been set at 16+ for e-bikes and 18+ for e-scooters, aligning with Illinois law. Violations will carry escalating fines, starting at $75 and rising to $750 for repeat offenses.

• A 2025 Dublin study finds that user characteristics strongly shape first- and last-mile micromobility choices. Using a stated preference experiment, the authors find that many commuters still prefer walking or private bicycles, while younger users and those with prior e-scooter experience are more likely to choose shared micromobility. The study highlights the importance of aligning micromobility with public transport use.
  Full paper: User characteristics and preferences for micromobility use in first- and last-mile journeys in Dublin, Ireland.
• Authors: Giulia Oeschger, Brian Caulfield & Páraic Carroll (2025).
• A 2025 Malaysian study finds that micromobility behaviour varies significantly across different road types. Survey and observational data show limited use on high-speed roads, with safety behaviours such as helmet use differing by mode and location. The findings point to the need for road-specific infrastructure and safety measures for micromobility users.
  Full paper: Behavior of Micromobility User Towards Different Road Category.
• Authors: Azzuhana Roslan, Rizati Hamidun, Nora Sheda Mohd Zulkiffli, Zarir-Hafiz Zulkipli, K. D-Wing & S. Z. Ishak (2025).
• A 2025 study finds that drivers’ prior micromobility experience influences how they overtake bicycles and e-scooters. Using a VR simulation, the authors show that drivers familiar with micromobility provide greater passing distance, particularly under poorer road conditions. The study highlights the role of driver experience and infrastructure quality in improving safety.
  Full paper: Micro mobility safety challenges: a study on drivers overtaking bicycles and e-scooters in relation to road conditions and prior riding experience.
• Authors: Hyunchul Park, Taeho Oh, Jaehyuck Lim & Inhi Kim (2025).

New Municipal E-Bikes in Chania, Greece

In Greece, the Municipality of Chania launched a pilot electric bike-sharing system, i-bike Chania, replacing its older conventional bike program. Eight strategically located stations, mainly near municipal parking areas and key hubs, will integrate with public transport and electric buses. Rides are free for up to three hours, after which a €5 per hour fee applies.

Bosch Extends Digital Theft Protection for E-Bikes

Bosch eBike Systems has expanded its digital theft protection portfolio with a new feature that allows riders to mark their e-bikes as stolen via the eBike Flow app. Once flagged, stolen bikes and components become permanently identifiable across Bosch’s digital ecosystem, making resale difficult and improving recovery chances by alerting dealers, second-hand buyers, and authorities when a connection is attempted.

The update builds on existing tools such as eBike Lock, eBike Alarm, and Battery Lock, and requires no additional hardware. Stolen e-bikes are restricted from app connectivity and over-the-air updates.

Throwback Episode: Horace Dediu on the Next Billion Cars Podcast

Today’s throwback episode is called “The Next Billion Seconds”, for the series called The Next Billion Cars, where they look at the future of the transportation industry and how tech will help enable the next billion vehicles to get around.

In this episode, Drew Smith interviews Horace, exploring the origins and future of micromobility. Per their description, “Horace offers a blistering critique of the failure of the automotive sector to embody the new design possibilities offered by micromobility: transportation choice in our urban centres, and a powerful framework to rethink our transportation networks and cities.”

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!!!

Brazil Updates Micromobility Regulations

Brazil has updated Contran (National Traffic Council) rules for 2026, clarifying classifications and requirements for e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-mopeds, aiming to improve safety and standardise traffic integration. E-bikes under 1 kW and 32 km/h remain licence and registration free, while self-propelled devices require helmets and face circulation restrictions. E-mopeds (up to 4 kW / 50 km/h) must now be licensed, registered, and plated like other motor vehicles. Municipalities may set additional circulation and age rules under the new regime.

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