WHAT`S NEW..........."(Cops) only reopened case after widespread media coverage '..if you want to get a hold of your bike, call the national press' "
"Theft has become legal": Police close stolen bike case a day after it was taken from outside Scotland Yard HQ, despite CCTV cameras and tracker showing location
Metropolitan Police backtracked and reopened the case after the story got widespread media coverage, prompting the victim to conclude: "It seems if you want to get a hold of your bike, it is best to call the national press"road.cc
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Segway launching wild-looking 100 mile smart e-bikes & new US bike division
Segway is planting its e-bike flag in the US with a new dedicated electric bike team ahead of the upcoming...
electrek.co
He's wheelchair bound!
I wonder if they've fitted an ejector seat in case the e-car battery catches fire.
£50k electric Mercedes bursts into flames
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"Hundreds of people have signed up for the chance to own an electric bike as part of a project to change the way people travel in and around Shrewsbury.
The Shrewsbury Moves eBike subscription scheme was launched by the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership, providing the opportunity to rent a bike at a heavily subsidised cost – and more than 450 people have applied.
The response has been so great that an initial 120 eBikes are now being introduced, rather than the original plan of 100."
newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
The Shrewsbury Moves eBike subscription scheme was launched by the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership, providing the opportunity to rent a bike at a heavily subsidised cost – and more than 450 people have applied.
The response has been so great that an initial 120 eBikes are now being introduced, rather than the original plan of 100."
“Extremely encouraging” response to Shrewsbury eBike scheme - Shropshire Council Newsroom
Hundreds of people have signed up for the chance to own an electric bike as part of a project to change the way people travel in Shrewsbury.
newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
"The Pedal Eazy project makes it possible for adults living in Gloucestershire to hire an electric bicycle for up to three months for £70 a month or £30 per month for jobseekers."
www.bbc.co.uk
E-bikes on loan in Gloucestershire to promote sustainable travel - BBC News
The Pedal Eazy scheme allows people to hire an electric bicycle for up to three months.
www.bbc.co.uk
That's not a bad scheme. The bikes are pretty good standard Chines bikes, and it works out at around £250 for the first year. I wonder who has to pay for servicing and wear and tear, or if it gets nicked?"Hundreds of people have signed up for the chance to own an electric bike as part of a project to change the way people travel in and around Shrewsbury.
The Shrewsbury Moves eBike subscription scheme was launched by the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership, providing the opportunity to rent a bike at a heavily subsidised cost – and more than 450 people have applied.
The response has been so great that an initial 120 eBikes are now being introduced, rather than the original plan of 100."
“Extremely encouraging” response to Shrewsbury eBike scheme - Shropshire Council Newsroom
Hundreds of people have signed up for the chance to own an electric bike as part of a project to change the way people travel in Shrewsbury.
By November they are up and running again. I wonder who paid the damage bill and will it happen again!"Inverness e-bike scheme suspended with most bikes out of action following "obscene amount" of vandalism"
Inverness e-bike scheme suspended with most bikes out of action following "obscene amount" of vandalism
Hi-Bike’s e-bike scheme in Inverness has been suspended after “an obscene amount of vandalism”. The service said all but about six to eight bikes out of 50 have been damaged. Writing earlier this week on social media, the share scheme said the vandalism has caused approximately £100,000 of...ebiketips.road.cc
Not much to do in Inverness when the H runs out, Cardiff more surprised by given it's a big cultural city, they've had a few schemes here and for sure I've seen more than a couple of them in the canal and basin behind the mighty Firhill but mostly they are left alone.
A FOI might tell you how much public money was invested then written off.
A FOI might tell you how much public money was invested then written off.
Ian Hislop left with head injuries after being hit by electric bike
The Private Eye editor and TV personality is said to be ‘okay’ after being struck by electric bike
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The Private Eye editor and TV personality is said to be ‘okay’ after being struck by electric bike
Ian Hislop left with head injuries after being hit by electric bike
The Private Eye editor and TV personality is said to be ‘okay’ after being struck by electric bike
www.standard.co.uk
Netherlands may introduce a quality mark for safe, legal e-bikes
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Netherlands may introduce a quality mark for safe, legal e-bikes
Dutch bike industry organisation RAI Association is to introduce a new e-bike quality mark, reportedly prompted by imports of fat bikes that don’t comply with EN standards and road safety regulations. Speaking to Bike EU, RAI Association chairman Frits Van Bruggen said with a quality mark, “we...
Police chief reacts after e-bike rider breaks officer's legs
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Police chief's strong reaction to e-bike rider who broke hero PC's legs
A police chief has spoken out after a PC had his legs smashed by an e-bike.
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
"A dad-of-three has died after his electric bike collided with a car.
Tommy Jenkins was hit by a BMW 1 series outside a pub.
The 35-year-old was thrown from the e-bike.
He was rushed to hospital but doctors were unable to save him."
https://needtoknow.co.uk/2024/12/19/dad-of-three-on-electric-bike-killed-after-horror-smash-with-bmw-outside-pub/
Tommy Jenkins was hit by a BMW 1 series outside a pub.
The 35-year-old was thrown from the e-bike.
He was rushed to hospital but doctors were unable to save him."
https://needtoknow.co.uk/2024/12/19/dad-of-three-on-electric-bike-killed-after-horror-smash-with-bmw-outside-pub/
Riding E-Scooters in Nottingham? Think Again! New Crackdown Ahead!
Riding E-Scooters in Nottingham? Think Again! New Crackdown Ahead! - La Noticia Digital
lanoticiadigital.com.ar
"insurance"
parallelparliament.co.uk
Debate: E-scooters and E-bikes - 19th Dec 2024
Thu 19th Dec 2024 - Lords - E-scooters and E-bikes debate
parallelparliament.co.uk
Government plans to give more power to Mayor of London to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters
However, there are concerns about how ‘efficient’ Transport for London will be - given the delayed plans to regulate pedicabs in the capital
"According to Cllr Hug, Westminster has the most e-bike journeys in the world with over 2,800 bikes per hour peddling around its streets per hour at peak times. There have also been 630,000 bike trips around Westminster every month over the last six months while 360 parking bays have been installed by the council."
southwarknews.co.uk
However, there are concerns about how ‘efficient’ Transport for London will be - given the delayed plans to regulate pedicabs in the capital
"According to Cllr Hug, Westminster has the most e-bike journeys in the world with over 2,800 bikes per hour peddling around its streets per hour at peak times. There have also been 630,000 bike trips around Westminster every month over the last six months while 360 parking bays have been installed by the council."
Government plans to give more power to Mayor of London to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters
The Government plans to give Mayors and regional transport authorities the power to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters. The leader of
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