Segway Launches Four New Vehicles in Changzhou 🚲Bosch is joining MMA 2026 in San Francisco, Malmö Rewards Ryde With 200 More Scooters, Lime Invests $17M to Upgrade DC Micromobility, Dott Hits 10M Rides in the West of England, and more...
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Drawing on insights from more than 3k micromobility users in Germany and the UK, the session will explore changing mobility habits, purchasing behaviour, vehicle preferences and what these shifts mean for the future of micromobility in Europe. Darius Scurtu and Kathrin Kiefer from McKinsey’s Center for Future Mobility will share the findings and discuss what they reveal about where the market is heading.
What You Need to Know TodayHow Segway Became the Backbone of Shared Micromobility - Alan Zhao
In a conversation with Prabin Joel Jones, CEO of Micromobility Industries, Alan Zhao, General Manager of Segway’s Commercial Division, discusses how Segway evolved from adapting consumer scooters for sharing to developing purpose-built commercial vehicles, and why durability, total cost of ownership and operational efficiency are increasingly shaping the industry.
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Bosch is joining Micromobility America 2026 in San Francisco, following its participation at Micromobility Europe in Berlin. Its Connected Biking platform helps turn eBike data into more efficient fleet operations, digital services and scalable offers. Bosch will be joined by Joyride and Friiway, showcasing connected fleet and subscription solutions. Bosch will also showcase its Hub Line, its first hub motor designed specifically for urban eBikes. Cogo Turns Urban Navigation Into Exploration
Cogo has launched Cogo Explore, a new feature designed to help users discover more of a city through curated, preference-based routes. The feature combines walking, shared bikes, e-scooters, e-bikes and public transit into guided itineraries, with context at points of interest along the way. It supports shared vehicles from operators including Lime, Dott, Voi and Zeus Mobility, and is rolling out across Europe and the US. Inside Segway's Changzhou Launch
Segway Commercial unveiled four new vehicles at its first shared micromobility product launch in Changzhou: the R1 shared e-scooter, C100 and C200 shared e-bikes, and F100 delivery platform. The lineup focuses on lower total cost of ownership, easier maintenance and longer vehicle lifecycles, while the R1 adds features such as blind-spot detection, traction control and AI-powered sidewalk-riding detection. Point One Navigation is Set to Join MMA 2026
Point One Navigation is joining Micromobility America 2026 in San Francisco. Its full-stack positioning platform combines GNSS corrections, sensor fusion, positioning software and developer tools to deliver centimeter-level accuracy. The platform supports applications across the US, UK, EU, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Meet the Point One team at Booth B2, November 11–12, at the Palace of Fine Arts. What’s Happening with Micromobility in Houston?
Houston’s micromobility market has taken a different path from other Texas cities. Its Houston BCycle bikeshare launched in 2012 and grew to 33 stations and 225 bikes before shutting down in June 2024 after struggling to secure sustainable funding. Unlike Austin and Dallas, Houston also never saw a major wave of dockless e-scooter operators. Smaller rental businesses emerged instead, but tighter regulations, including an 8 p.m.–4 a.m. curfew introduced after data showed 78% of e-scooter crashes requiring EMS occurred during those hours, have further constrained the market. Malmö Rewards Ryde With 200 More Scooters
Ryde is expanding its Malmö fleet from 800 to 1k scooters after ranking first in the city’s latest performance-based permit evaluation. The operator accounted for 43% of shared e-scooter trips with less than 30% of the city’s vehicles, while recording 55% fewer relocations per trip than the market average. Malmö’s system ties fleet allocations to factors including parking compliance, data quality, vehicle rotation and geographic coverage, giving better-performing operators more room to grow. Lime and Voi Reappointed for London’s E-Scooter Trial
Lime and Voi have been reappointed for the third phase of London’s rental e-scooter trial, running for an initial two years from September 21. Phase 2 recorded more than 6m journeys, with July setting a new monthly record of over 340k trips. Phase 3 will introduce updated Lime and Voi vehicles, while TfL continues to focus on parking compliance, rider behaviour, safety and gathering evidence for future e-scooter regulation. Lime Invests $17M to Upgrade DC Micromobility
Lime is investing $17m in Washington, D.C. in 2026 to refresh more than 8k e-bikes and e-scooters, expand its operations team and introduce new safety technology. The investment includes LimeBike, AI-powered age and parking verification, sidewalk and tandem-riding detection, and a 200% increase in Foot Patrol staffing. Lime says the plan also expands its Lime Access program, whose ridership doubled in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Seeing Eye-to-Eye: Forging a New Relationship Between Micromobility Product and Policy Design
At Micromobility Europe 2026, Evan Costagliola, Managing Director at Cityfi, moderated a City Stage discussion with Jelle De Keyser, Mobility Expert at the City of Antwerp, Joel Thomas Mulligan, UrbanTech Innovation Partner at Copenhagen Solutions Lab, and Robert Gibbons, Co-founder and CEO of Veluto, discussing what happens when cities and companies become partners in product and policy design rather than meeting only after products have been developed.
Dott Hits 10M Rides in the West of England
Dott has passed 10m rides across Bristol, Bath, and South Gloucestershire, according to the operator, reaching the milestone on 18 September 2026 on an e-scooter in Bristol. The service, run in partnership with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority since September 2023, has covered over 25 million km, with 78% of rides on e-scooters and 22% on e-bikes. Dott says 27.2% of trips replaced journeys that would otherwise have been made by private car, taxi, ride-hailing, or motorcycle, and around 99% of rides now end in designated parking bays, supported by in-app features and the Mayor's "Scoot Safe" campaign. The milestone follows a £5m reinvestment in spring 2026 that brought over 3k rebranded e-scooters and 1k e-bikes to the region. Fredericton Considers E-Scooter Rules
MoVe launched in Fredericton with 120 rental e-scooters on Sept. 11, without prior consultation with city officials. While a councillor sees potential for the scooters to support the city’s active-transportation network, the sudden rollout has prompted discussion about whether municipal regulations are needed. Fredericton could look to nearby Moncton, where new rules require micromobility operators to obtain annual licences, follow parking restrictions and enforce a minimum rider age of 16. The scooters will be off the streets for winter, giving the city time to consider its options. Inside the Rise of Tenways
Tenways has rapidly grown from a Shenzhen-based e-bike startup founded in 2021 into one of Benelux’s top five e-bike brands. The company has focused heavily on Europe, particularly Benelux and Germany, combining commuter-focused design, features such as belt drives and torque sensors, and relatively accessible pricing. Its European strategy appears to be paying off: revenue grew from €48m in 2023 to €61m in 2024, while Tenways was reportedly the fastest-growing e-bike brand in Benelux between 2022 and 2024.
Trek Launches Urban E-Bike With Bosch Hub Line
Trek has launched the Inbound+, a new urban e-bike built around Bosch’s lightweight Hub Line rear-hub motor. Weighing just over 22 kg in its lightest setup, the bike offers 45 Nm of torque, up to a 600 Wh battery and a choice of Shimano CUES gearing or Gates belt drive. Starting at around €2.1k, it is currently available in Europe, with a U.S. launch not yet confirmed. Honda Unveils e-MTB Prototype
Honda unveiled its new e-MTB prototype at Sea Otter Europe in Girona, featuring a carbon monocoque frame, Fox 36 fork, mullet 29/27.5-inch wheels and a Shimano EP8-series mid-drive motor. The prototype also uses Honda’s “Gullarm” rear suspension design and was developed with input from German bike maker Rotwild. A production version is planned for 2027. Gazelle Expands Its Ultimate E-Bike Lineup
Gazelle has added three new Class 1 models to its Ultimate range: the Ultimate T10, C5 and C380. All share the redesigned platform, Bosch Smart System, 540Wh battery and integrated brake lights. The models range from $3,499 to $4,499, with options including Shimano CUES gearing, Gates belt drive and Enviolo stepless shifting. Transport Poverty and Micromobility: Building a More Diverse Mobility Menu, Micromobility Europe 2026
At Micromobility Europe 2026, a City Stage panel brought together Karen Vancluysen, Secretary General of POLIS, Tobias Griesmeier of Lyft Urban Solutions, Espen Strand Henriksen of Kolumbus and Pedro Homem de Gouveia of the POLIS Network to explore how shared mobility could play a larger role in addressing the issue.
Does Money Buy You The Best eMTB? 5 vs 5 - eMTB Edition
Ride Review compares 10 electric mountain bikes across affordable and premium segments, ranging from the $2,099 Velotric Summit 2 to the $15.5k Yeti LTe XX. The lineup spans hub- and mid-drive motors, hardtails and full-suspension models, highlighting how features such as suspension, carbon frames, electronic drivetrains and higher-end motors drive up eMTB prices. 5 vs 5 - Commuter Electric Bike Edition
Ride Review compares 10 commuter e-bikes across two price tiers: five under $1.5k and five above it. The lineup ranges from the $995 Ride1Up Portola 2 to the $5,199 Gazelle Ultimate C380, with differences in motors, batteries, drivetrains and utility features. The comparison finds the $1.8k–$2.5k range offers a balance between everyday performance and premium features. Got your micromobility moment to share? Email us at press@micromobility.io Loving the vibe? Hop on and ride with us! Subscribe! You're currently a free subscriber to The Micromobility Newsletter. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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