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Meet the Winners of the Startup Awards at MME25

At Micromobility Europe 2025 in Brussels, the Startup Arena brought together some of the most promising early-stage founders in mobility. The Startup Awards, presented by Maxim Romain, Co-founder of Dott, celebrated three companies redefining how people move through cities.

🥇 Blike | Tim Carrigan, Co-founder & CEO
A London-based startup building subscription infrastructure for e-bikes. Blike bundles the vehicle, insurance, maintenance, and financing into one seamless platform.

🥈 Bib batteries | Pierre-Amans Lapeyre, Co-founder & CEO
This Bordeaux-based company is tackling one of micromobility’s toughest challenges: battery lifecycle and circularity. Its tools assess end-of-life batteries and optimize reuse, repair, and recycling.

🥉 FLIT | Alex Murray, Co-founder & CEO
A Cambridge-based startup focused on design and portability. Its folding e-bikes make city riding simple, fun, and flexible.

Read the full story here. Want to be part of the startup arena at Micromobility Europe 2026 in Berlin? Apply here

Bafang’s Q2 Profit Halves Despite Revenue Growth

In the second quarter of 2025, Bafang’s revenue recovered to €41.11m from €36.10m in the previous quarter. However, its net profit saw a sharp decline, falling by more than half to €1.24m from €2.62m in Q1 2025.

When compared YoY, the Q2 2025 results show a notable decrease from Q2 2024, which recorded a peak revenue of €48.18m and a net profit of €3.86m.

Pony Goes Local with New Made-in-France E-Bike

France based Pony has launched a new version of their popular Double Pony two-seater electric bike and has relocated production to France through a partnership with Manufacture Française du Cycle. The redesigned model features improved accessibility, safety, and comfort, including a lower frame and increased torque. This move has reduced production costs and supports local industry, with plans to manufacture 5k bikes in 2026 to expand across French cities.

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Glasgow’s Bike Share Shifts to Voi in November

Glasgow’s cycle hire scheme will transition to a new operator, Voi, starting in November 2025. The current Nextbikeservice will end on October 31. Voi will introduce a fully electric fleet and a hybrid docking system, allowing bikes to be parked in designated zones rather than at fixed stations. At least 1,000 e-bikes will be available across the city. Users with remaining nextbike credit are advised to request a refund.

Lime Hits 1 Billion Rides Worldwide

Lime has reached a major milestone, with 1 billion rides taken globally since its launch in 2017. “Every single one of these billion rides represents a step toward a more sustainable and equitable future for cities,” said Wayne Ting, CEO of Lime. Operating in nearly 30 countries, the company says the milestone proves that shared, carbon-free transportation is becoming a part of everyday life, as it continues expanding its fleet with the new LimeBike and LimeGlider.

We recently reported Lime’s massive growth in the UK (75% YoY, £111.3 million in revenue): Read here

Bike-Sharing Offers Cities a 10% Annual Return

A study on European bike-sharing reveals it is a highly strategic public investment, currently delivering a 10% annual return by generating €305m in benefits. These include saving 46k tons of CO₂, preventing nearly 1k chronic diseases, reducing congestion, and supporting 6k jobs. The report further projects that with targeted expansion, these annual benefits could triple to €1 billion by 2030, boosting the return on investment to an exceptional 75% and solidifying bike-sharing’s role as a key tool for building healthier, more efficient, and economically vibrant cities.

UK Town Proposes Ban on E-Scooters and E-Bikes

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has proposed a ban on riding e-scooters and non-compliant e-bikes in the town center. The measure, part of a renewed Public Space Protection Order, aims to address safety concerns over vehicle speeds. A 12-week public consultation will now take place before a final decision is made.

Cooltra Acquires Kleta Mobility

Cooltra Group has acquired the business unit of Kleta Mobility, a Barcelona-based urban bicycle subscription service. The integration adds over 2k active subscriptions and a fleet of electric and conventional bikes to Cooltra’s offerings, strengthening its presence in Spain. The deal includes the transfer of Kleta’s brand, customer base, and 13 employees, supporting Cooltra’s strategy to promote sustainable urban mobility alternatives to private car use.

  • Giant Group expands “Zero Recruitment Fee” policy to all migrant workers.
  • Palm Beach bans e-bikes and scooters from sidewalks.
  • DoorDash partners with Waymo to launch autonomous food delivery in Phoenix.
  • Dublin to install 300 secure residential bike bunkers across the city.
  • Vienna proposes e-scooter rules for children under 14.
  • Austria to ban e-mopeds from bike paths and reclassify them as motor vehicles.
  • Ellsworth City Council to discuss e-bike and scooter regulations.

Seattle Proposes E-Cargo Bikes for Deliveries

The Seattle City Council has approved a proposal to introduce electric cargo bikes for last-mile package deliveries, aiming to reduce downtown traffic congestion and air pollution. The program expects to deploy 100 e-cargo bikes in its first year, with a goal of 500 by 2030. E-cargo bikes can carry up to 800 pounds, offering an efficient alternative to delivery trucks and supporting the city’s clean transportation targets.

Mundelein to Draft E-Bike and E-Scooter Regulations

Mundelein is developing an ordinance to regulate e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar motorized vehicles in response to resident safety concerns. The move follows other Chicago suburbs that have recently enacted similar rules. The village police department will prepare a draft ordinance by the end of the year, with the decision influenced by a recent fatal teen e-bike accident in the region.

Kearney Approves New E-Bike and E-Scooter Regulations

The Kearney City Council has approved updates to the city code to regulate e-bikes, e-scooters, ATVs, and other vehicles. The new rules define different e-bike classes and prohibit e-scooters on roads with speed limits over 35 mph, while Class III e-bikes are banned from city trails. All riders on streets must use hand signals and keep to the right. The changes respond to public safety concerns and aim to clarify where and how these vehicles can be used.

Kingbull Launches High-Capacity Voyager 2.0 Cargo E-Bike

Kingbull has launched the Voyager 2.0, a heavy-duty cargo e-bike featuring a 750W Bafang hub motor with a torque sensor and a removable Samsung battery. The bike offers a maximum payload of 450 lbs, a one-piece welded rear rack rated for 200 lbs, and is available in a dual-battery configuration for extended range. Key features include a 4-inch color display, hydraulic disc brakes, and a step-through frame.

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