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What You Need to Know Today
On This Week’s Pod: Dott’s 100M Rides - CEO Henri Moissinac on Doing It Right
In this episode of The Micromobility Podcast, Prabin Joel Jones sits down with Henri Moissinac, Co-Founder & CEO of Dott, to unpack how the company scaled into one of the world’s leading shared micromobility operators, now approaching 100 million rides per year and operating across 400+ cities.
Henri shares lessons from Facebook, Uber, and eBay, and breaks down how timing, product-market fit, hardware cycles, machine learning, and relentless user focus shaped Dott’s trajectory.
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Santander Cycles Secures Major Serco Upgrade
Serco has secured a new £220m contract from Transport for London (TfL) to continue operating the Santander Cycles scheme from 1 August 2026. The initial five-year deal is valued at £110m, with an option to extend to ten years. The agreement includes the UK’s first in-dock e-bike charging system, upgraded terminals, and a new app with QR-code bike release.
Serco has expanded its partnership with Lyft Urban Solutions, which will provide core technology for the scheme’s next phase. This includes the upgraded mobile app and electrified docking with in-dock e-bike charging.
Ballarat Extends Shared Micromobility Program
The City of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia, has voted to continue offering shared e-scooters and e-bikes after a three-year trial. The city will launch a competitive process to select a single operator under a new three-year permit and introduce designated parking bays, with the potential to expand shared e-bike availability alongside e-scooters. Since December 2021, more than 375k trips have been recorded.
Halfords Reports 9% Revenue Increase in Cycling Sales
Halfords, the UK’s motoring and cycling retailer, reported a strong rebound in cycling sales, with the segment delivering 9% year-on-year growth and generating £208m in revenue in the first half of FY26. Growth was particularly strong in children’s bikes, where Halfords holds two-thirds of the UK market, as well as at its performance brand Tredz. CEO Henry Birch said the results reinforce the company’s confidence in meeting full-year FY26 expectations and pursuing further growth through improved technology and data capabilities.
Forest Partners With Octopus Energy
UK’s e-bike operator Forest has partnered with Octopus Energy, which will power all 20k Forest e-bikes in London with zero-carbon electricity starting this December, making Forest the only operator running both its fleet and service vehicles entirely on green energy. The move supports Forest’s goal of becoming net-zero by 2030.
- England allocates £133m to south east for cycling, wheeling and walking projects.
- Ames, Iowa, proposes new regulations for e-bikes and other mobility devices.
- Massachusetts lawmakers pledge new speed-tiered e-bike and scooter laws.
- Plymouth, Massachusetts, is considering new e-bike restrictions amid resident backlash ahead of a Dec. 16 meeting.
- In Florida, Winter Garden proposes a local ordinance to regulate e-bike usage.
- In Canberra, the government expands designated Neuron e-scooter parking zones.
- Toronto may give police the power to seize e-bikes ridden on sidewalks after a 92% jump in tickets.
- Purdue University enforces winter break vehicle and e-bike storage permits at the West Lafayette campus.
- Forest Service approves Class 1 e-bikes on Deschutes trails near Bend, Oregon.
- Cayman Islands to enforce strict e-bike regulations starting January 2026.
- Girard, Ohio, is drafting legislation to regulate e-bikes, golf carts, and ATVs amid rising safety concerns.
- Metro Bike Share use surged at UCLA, with over 15,000 trips taken in 2024.
- In Arizona, Mesa plans to allow e-bikes and e-scooters in city parks next year.
- Crestview, Florida, advances new micromobility rules with helmets, bans, and fines.
Malta NGO Open to Return of Rental E-Scooters
Maltese mobility NGO Rota says it would support bringing rental e-scooters back to Malta and Gozo if the government introduces clear rules and proper infrastructure. The group outlined four requirements: a strong regulatory framework, stricter operator standards such as geofencing and docked parking, better cycling and scooter infrastructure, and phased pilots with KPIs. Malta banned rental e-scooters in March 2024 due to pavement clutter and safety issues, and while the Transport Ministry did not signal a reversal, it noted new incentives encouraging residents to shift from cars to scooters.
Victoria Bans Modified E-Bikes on Trains
In Australia, Victoria will ban converted and modified e-bikes from metropolitan and regional trains and station areas from 21 December 2025, as these devices are considered to pose higher lithium-ion battery fire risks. Compliant, factory-built e-bikes and e-scooters will still be allowed on trains and in ticketed zones.
- A 2025 Vienna study finds that micromobility can significantly cut car use, energy consumption and CO₂ emissions when supported by strong policies and infrastructure. The study highlights that micromobility becomes most effective when paired with car-reduction measures and integrated into wider urban planning.
Full paper: Micromobility as a catalyst for sustainable urban transportation: A backcasting approach on decarbonisation and energy consumption. - Authors: Shahnaz Nabila Fuady, Paul Christian Pfaffenbichler, Georgia Charalampidou & Yusak Octavius Susilo (2025).
- A Chicago study finds that riders’ attitudes and confidence strongly shape risky e-scooter behavior. Surveying 420 riders, the authors report that nearly half had experienced a collision or fall, with unsafe attitudes driving most risky behavior and higher confidence linked to fewer incidents.
Full paper: E-scooter safety: How attitudinal factors influence risky behavior among shared e-scooter riders. - Authors: Sina Asgharpour, Mohammadjavad Javadinasr, Abolfazl (Kouros) Mohammadian, Nazmul Arefin Khan & Joshua Auld (2025)
- A 2025 Budapest study finds that safety, environmental friendliness and availability are the biggest drivers of choosing micromobility, while higher costs discourage use. Drawing on 340 survey responses, the study shows that these factors strongly shape whether people choose bikes, e-bikes or scooters, with e-bikes emerging as the most preferred option overall.
Full paper: A discrete choice analysis of user preferences in micromobility transportation. - Authors: Pires Abdullah, Shakir Ullah, Domokos Esztergár-Kiss & Sipos Tibor (2025)
NAVEE Unveils XT5 Pro Scooter
NAVEE has launched the XT5 Pro, an all-terrain electric scooter designed to extend micromobility beyond urban streets and into parks, trails, and mixed-surface environments. The model features a 1.2kW motor, dual suspension, 10-inch off-road tires, and a maximum range of up to 65 km. The XT5 Pro also includes enhanced lighting, improved braking, and a smart app for remote locking and diagnostics. The e-scooter is priced at $1,499.
Baku Expands Micromobility Network
In Azerbaijan, Baku has expanded its micromobility network with 47 km of new lanes across 43 streets and avenues, as part of a citywide infrastructure project led by the Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency. The city has also added 650 scooter parking stations and 500 bicycle parking areas equipped with over 900 racks.
Seattle Launches E-Cargo Bike Program
The City of Seattle has launched its Commercial E-Cargo Bike Program, inviting local businesses to apply for permits to use e-cargo bikes for deliveries and logistics. Under new city rules adopted in 2025, commercial e-cargo bikes are legally recognised and can access designated curbside parking and protected bike lanes. The program removes permit fees through 2027 and aims to support sustainability, reduce congestion, and lower delivery costs for participating companies.
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