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What You Need to Know Today
How Pony’s CEO Paul Adrien Turned Riders Into Investors
Throwback to when Prabin Joel Jones sat down with Paul-Adrien Cormerais, CEO and founder of Pony, on the Micromobility Podcast.
From his early days as a quant in London to building a hardware-driven, community-funded mobility company, he shared the key decisions behind Pony’s growth, including the Adopt-a-Pony model that lets riders invest in the fleet.
Waymo Hits 170M Miles, 13x Fewer Serious Crashes
Waymo has updated its public Safety Impact dashboard with data from 170.7m autonomous miles driven through December 2025, showing its vehicles were involved in 92% fewer serious injury crashes and 82% fewer injury-causing crashes overall compared to human drivers in the same cities - Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin. Reductions were also significant for vulnerable road users, with 92% fewer pedestrian injury crashes, 85% fewer cyclist injury crashes, and 81% fewer motorcycle injury crashes. Airbag deployments, a key indicator of crash severity, were 83% lower across all vehicles involved in Waymo crashes.
Canyon Sales Fall 7% to €738M in 2025
Canyon reported €738M in revenue for 2025, marking a 7% decline YoY, while EBITDA dropped 34% amid a tough year for the global bike industry. Weak demand, oversupply, and discounting, especially in the US and Asia, hit performance, alongside disruptions from e-MTB quality issues that carried into 2025.
Despite this, road and gravel bikes remained resilient, and Q4 showed signs of recovery with 9% growth. Looking ahead, Canyon is restructuring operations, reducing headcount, and investing in retail with a new e-bike store in Koblenz, positioning itself for a stronger 2026.
Lime Bike Share Sees 1.9k Rides in Lucca
Lucca, a city in Italy, has recorded nearly 2k trips in the first month of its revamped bike-sharing service operated by Lime. Between February 6 and March 4, the system logged 1.9k rides from 725 users, with an average trip distance of 1.7 km. The service also helped avoid an estimated 247 car trips.
With new pricing plans and subscriptions, the city aims to boost adoption, making shared bikes a more accessible and sustainable option for both residents and visitors.
Paris’ New Mayor Takes Victory Lap on a Bike
Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire won the Paris mayoral race on Sunday and marked the moment by hopping on a Vélib’, Paris’s public bike-share system, and cycling to City Hall. The gesture was a deliberate signal of continuity with outgoing Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who over her two terms turned Paris into one of Europe’s most cycling-forward cities, investing heavily in bike lanes and pedestrian streets. Grégoire has vowed to push the city’s green revolution further.
- Marquette, Michigan adopted a new plan to expand pedestrian and micromobility infrastructure.
- Helsinki is expanding mandatory parking zones for e-scooters to reduce improper parking across the city.
- New York City will replace criminal penalties with civil fines for minor e-bike and cyclist traffic violations.
- WattBase launches a platform to help e-bike fleets track maintenance, monitor performance, and reduce downtime.
- Subang Jaya, Malaysia, launches a pilot e-scooter program in SS15 to improve last-mile connectivity with safety controls and designated parking.
- Sydney, Australia cracks down on illegal e-bikes with over 170 fines and warns of stricter enforcement, including possible seizures.
- New South Wales, Australia launches statewide crackdown on illegal e-bikes, issuing nearly 2k fines and targeting high-speed modified bikes.
Lime Replaces Neuron, Brings E-Bikes to Canberra
Canberra will see a major micromobility shift as Lime becomes the city’s sole operator from April 16, replacing Neuron. The new three-year agreement will introduce shared e-bikes alongside e-scooters for the first time, expanding travel options and improving access across the capital. The move aims to boost sustainable transport, with officials highlighting increased flexibility for longer trips and better connectivity to public transit.
Waltham Forest Set to Lift E-Bike Ban After Eight Years
Waltham Forest, an outer borough in London, is planning to lift its long-standing ban on dockless e-bikes, with local leaders pledging to introduce a shared scheme if re-elected in upcoming borough elections. The move could allow operators like Lime, Forest, and Voi to enter the borough, expanding access to shared cycling.
After years of resisting dockless bikes despite strong cycling infrastructure, the shift reflects growing demand and aligns Waltham Forest with neighbouring London boroughs where e-bike usage is already widespread.
Lauf Launches eElja Lightweight Trail e-MTB
Icelandic brand Lauf, a bicycle manufacturer known for its unconventional designs, has introduced the eElja, a lightweight trail-focused electric mountain bike designed to retain the feel of a traditional MTB while adding subtle electric assist. Instead of chasing high power and large batteries, the eElja focuses on balance, featuring a TQ HPR60 motor (60Nm, 350W), a 360Wh battery, and a total weight as low as 16.6kg.
With 140mm front and 130mm rear suspension, large tire clearance (up to 29 x 3.0”), and a clean wireless cockpit using SRAM AXS controls, the bike is built for natural handling rather than brute force. The design closely mirrors Lauf’s non-electric Elja, aiming to offer riders a seamless transition between analog and electric riding.
SUPER73 Launches New A-Series Commuter E-Bikes
SUPER73, a US-based electric bike manufacturer, has unveiled its new A-Series lineup, marking a shift toward more commuter-focused models.
The new range features a complete redesign, including updated frames, modular battery systems, built-in storage, and multiple size options (27” to 33” seat heights) to suit different riders. With both standard and special edition variants, the A-Series aims to blend everyday usability with SUPER73’s signature bold, motorcycle-inspired design.
Magnum Bikes Launches Safety-Focused E-Bikes
Magnum Bikes, a US-based electric bike manufacturer, has introduced two new 2026 models, the Melody and Peak 2.0, focused on safety, reliability, and everyday use.
Both bikes come with UL-certified systems, Class 2 setups (with adjustable modes), and commuter-friendly features like integrated displays, lighting, and racks. Priced under $2k, the models aim to offer accessible, feature-rich options for both urban riders and light off-road use.
Batavia Approves New E-Bike and E-Scooter Rules
Batavia (a suburb near Chicago) has approved new regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters, aligning closely with Illinois state law while adding local clarity. E-bikes are allowed on roads and bike paths but banned from sidewalks, with helmet rules for younger riders and age limits for faster Class 3 bikes.
The city also introduces broader “micromobility” categories, sets age restrictions (typically 18+ for e-scooters), and bans high-speed e-motos entirely. Enforcement will focus on education first, with fines for repeat violations, as the city aims to balance safety with growing micromobility use.
Pennsylvania Clarifies Micromobility Rules
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has issued a reminder outlining how micromobility rules differ across device types in Pennsylvania. E-bikes (16+) can be used on roads, bike lanes, and most sidewalks without a license, while e-scooters are restricted to private property only. More powerful vehicles like motorized pedalcycles and scooters require licenses, registration, and insurance.
The guidance highlights a fragmented system where rules depend heavily on the device, with PennDOT urging riders to follow laws and prioritize safety, including helmet use.
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