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At #Bolt we are thrilled to announce that Bolt is becoming the first micromobility operator to introduce standard distance-based pricing for e-scooters and e-bikes in Europe. This strategic move, hailed by our newly appointed Independent Safety Committee for Micromobility, prioritizes user safety and experience. #Brussels will be the first city where Bolt will shift to distance-based pricing for its #scooters and #bikes. Why the change? Traditional time-based billing might encourage users to reach their destinations quickly, potentially risking safety on the roads. With distance-based pricing, we are emphasizing safe commuting over speed. Read more in DH.be: https://lnkd.in/e68jja4V Our focus remains on the safety of our users and the broader community. Let’s continue working together towards a safer, more sustainable future of urban mobility. #Bolt #Micromobility #SafetyFirst #Innovation #UrbanMobility

🚨 Parts Collaboration News!🚨 The London Taxi Company's FX4 Fairway Taxi is indeed an iconic and classic vehicle that was produced from 1958 to 1997. It was a common sight on the streets of London for many years and became a symbol of the city's transportation. At Motaclan, we understand that the availability of parts for these classic taxis can be a challenge due to their age and decreasing production. It's not uncommon for classic car enthusiasts and restoration projects to face difficulties in finding specific parts, especially for vehicles that are no longer in production. We are building a strong partnership with TaxiFun, by providing them with the necessary parts for their classic London taxi fleet, which is a commendable achievement for Motaclan. For us, collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships like this can lead to the long-term success of London taxi restorations. We strive to continue nurturing this partnership through effective communication, quality service, and a commitment to meeting TaxiFun's specific needs. Watch them receive the parts they need from us 👇 #Motaclan #Taxi #BritishMotoring #GenuineParts

This is what leadership looks like! 💷A new £3 day pass will be introduced, allowing an unlimited number of journeys under 30 minutes in a day, and £1 for extra half-hours. 🇬🇧That’s amazing for a global alpha city. This is what it takes to make transport affordable. 🚲Bikes take up the least amount of space on finite public rights of way, are zero pollution and noise and a bonus it increases your health and gives you endorphin boosting excercise! 🛴🛵🚲Shared Micromobility needs to be treated by government as public transport, cross-subsidized and priced capped accordingly like they do it for every other mode. VC “free” money distorted all unit economics and too many misguided local govts see it as a cash generating business rather than an extension to public transport and a win-win for green, clean, space efficient travel that is joyful and healthy!( when was the last time you heard joyful and healthy in daily commuting!) 🚌+🚲👏🏼 Public transit alone can’t get you door to door but transit+micromobility can and does. It’s a win-win and should be an extension of both. You want better public transit+connect your Micromobilty on the same ticket or price it the same. It’s should be seen as a transfer. And vice versa. 😫I’ve personally had to laugh/scoff at situations where I’m presented the options out of the train station and the cost of a hire bike, e-bike or e-scooter is the same or more than a ridehail car ride. It makes no sense at all. Usually I’ll just walk/jog it cause I just can’t justify the $6-12 to go about a mile. 🫠On the way back esp if it’s late, a new area etc, I’ll forgo the transit ride altogether and take the ridehail. So many people do this too- public transit agencies and cities need to see that. Glad this is leveling the field. 👏🏼👏🏼Greater London Authority Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the new day pass rate would "make Santander bikes one of the most affordable ways to travel in the capital". 🤩Oh and they’re increasing the number of e-bikes by 200% too! Love to see this. 🚲🚲🚲 European Cyclists' Federation UITP

Great initiative, e-bikes make low-impact, in-town commuting easy. I am concerned that it being end-user driven will limit it's impact though as many who would qualify cannot afford the up-front costs. From my experience in utility and energy rebate programs, targeting the financial incentive to the mid-stream product flow of distributors and sellers relieves the end user of the financial burden that usually impedes adoption of new technologies. It also minimizes the administrative costs to implement such incentives since it can be structured to require fewer applications.

When cities invest in bikeshare they get more mobility, public health, and sustainability for their dollar. Bikeshare is a catalyst that when made cheap and widely available can completely shift the transportation culture of a city. Couldn't agree with Tim more that cities who are actually taxing micromobility have it backwards: if anything they should be subsidizing it to make it cheaper for their citizens.

Well done for London! Still this kind of intervention - picking a single operator and subsidising them with focus on number of available bikes - are outdated for the kind of scaling impact the city needs. The next big thing cities need to realise is that when they make interventions to introduce micro-subsidies, to let operators compete for these subsidies based on their actual impact. Currently, operators are rewarded subsidies where they compete at the stage of an application for tenders, not during delivery where they can innovate and improve the service. Winning tenders is not exactly the same kind of competency as delivering a great service. On top of that, let's understand the actual impact of a bike trip, and introduce incentives accordingly. Why only 2000 more ebikes for a city of 10mio+ population? Shouldn't the policy read more like "London introduces ￡3 per bike trip subsidy with a new ￡1bn fund" - perhaps one that varies across regions of the city and time of the day, as that may be linked to a social optimum in what the bike use can offset in terms of health gains, noise, congestion, air pollution reduction thanks to fewer cars? How to finance it? Congestion charges, plus car parking fees should do.. We can make this work! Here is a white paper I've penned with EIT Urban Mobility on how cities can work with new mobility operators with this logic: t.ly/DnBrh Transport for London European Cyclists' Federation Cycling Industries Europe

Let's make this summer a safe one for everyone on the road! 🚛☀️ Share these practical tips with your fleet drivers. #RoadSafety #SummerDriving #StaySafe

Let's make this summer a safe one for everyone on the road! 🚛☀️ Share these practical tips with your fleet drivers. #RoadSafety #SummerDriving #StaySafe

This is EXACTLY what is needed to get more people moving on bikes. When will a US city follow suit? I believe Los Angeles Metro Metro Bike is currently the most affordable in the US and my hometown of San Francisco with Lyft Baywheels is likely the most expensive bikeshare system in the world. A new Metropolitan Transportation Commission subsidy will bring all of Baywheels more in line with other US cities, but we would need City and County of San Francisco + San Francisco County Transportation Authority funding for it to match London’s bold move. Will San Francisco or any other cities step up to make bikeshare for affordable for the masses? Let’s hope 2024 is the year it happens.

🚖 A Journey Through Time: The History of the UK Cab Service 🚖 From horse-drawn carriages to modern electric vehicles, the UK cab service has a rich and fascinating history that reflects the evolution of urban transportation. 🔹Early Beginnings: The cab service in the UK dates back to the 17th century with the introduction of the "hackney carriage" in London. These horse-drawn carriages provided a new level of convenience for city travel. 🔹The Arrival of Motor Cabs: In the early 20th century, motorized cabs began to replace horse-drawn carriages. The iconic London black cab made its debut, quickly becoming a symbol of the city. 🔹 Post-War Innovations: The post-World War II era saw significant advancements, including the introduction of two-way radios in cabs, improving communication and efficiency. 🔹 Technological Advancements: The late 20th and early 21st centuries brought about the integration of GPS, mobile apps, and real-time tracking, transforming the way passengers book and interact with cab services. 🔹 Sustainability and the Future: Today, the UK cab industry is embracing sustainability with the rollout of electric and hybrid vehicles. Innovations continue to shape the future, ensuring safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly travel options. The UK cab service has continually adapted to meet the needs of its passengers, maintaining a commitment to reliability and excellence. It’s a testament to how transportation evolves with society's changing demands. Explore more about the rich history of UK cabs and how they continue to drive us into the future! #UKCabs #TransportationHistory #LondonBlackCabs #SustainableTravel #UrbanMobility #CabService