Record Year for Shared Micromobility in North America - 237M Trips in 2025
Paper: Lifecycle Analysis of Shared E-Scooters, Lime Returns to Bellevue,Bosch’s New City Duo Opens Doors for Fleet, BULLS Unveils Lightweight Urban E-Bike, and more...
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Shared Micromobility’s Golden Era? Voi and Dott CEOs on Profitability, Cities, and What’s Next
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North America’s Shared Mobility Market Hits 237M Trips
NABSA’s 2025 State of the Industry report recorded 237m shared micromobility trips across North America, a 5% increase on 2024 and the highest total in the survey’s seven-year history. Vehicle fleets grew at a similar pace, expanding 5% to roughly 350k vehicles deployed on an average day, even as the number of cities with an active system fell 3% to 403. Utilisation per vehicle dropped 10% to 1.9 trips a day, suggesting fleet growth is outpacing demand in some markets.
Transit connectivity remains central to ridership: 70% of riders said they use shared micromobility to connect to transit, and e-device trips grew 11% YoY outpacing the 5% growth in trips overall. The United States accounted for 181m trips, Canada for 31m and Mexico for 25m.
Bosch’s New City Duo Opens Doors for Fleet
Bosch’s MY27 lineup brings together two products that could make city eBike fleets easier to run: the Hub Line, a lightweight rear hub motor designed for everyday urban riding, and the ConnectModule (BCM3101), Bosch’s latest tracking, security and fleet-management hardware. The Hub Line focuses on low maintenance, easy servicing and agile handling, while the ConnectModule gives operators near-real-time visibility into location, battery, range, diagnostics and maintenance needs, even when bikes are parked. Together, they show how Bosch is building a more connected, lower-maintenance eBike system for operators managing bikes at scale.
Lime Returns to Bellevue
Lime is returning to Bellevue, Washington, with 500 shared vehicles launching across the city, including 350 e-scooters, 50 e-bikes and 100 seated Gliders. The program is designed to give residents and visitors a convenient alternative to short car trips, while helping connect neighborhoods to bus and light rail services. City officials also see shared bikes and scooters as a way to make everyday errands easier, reduce parking pressure and cut congestion in busy areas.
NIU Sells 434.7K Vehicles in Q2 2026, Up 24.2% YoY
NIU Technologies reported a strong Q2 2026, selling 434.7k e-scooters globally, up 24.2% YoY. China remained the main growth booster, with e-scooter sales revenue up 14.6%, supported by a 26.2% increase in sales volume. China accounted for 91.9% of total e-scooter revenue, although revenue per e-scooter fell 9.2% as the product mix shifted toward lower-priced models. International e-scooter revenue grew 3.0%, with higher sales of electric motorcycles and mopeds helping offset a more modest overall performance.
Belmond, Iowa, has adopted a new ordinance establishing rules for bicycles and micromobility devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters.
Colorado is relaunching its e-bike rebate program with $3m in funding, offering $1k rebates to eligible residents, and support for cargo and adaptive e-bikes.
Nova Scotia plans to ban children under 14 from riding e-bikes and e-scooters as part of new traffic safety rules coming this fall.
Wellington, Ontario, is set to introduce new regulations for e-bikes, covering where and how they can be operated in the community.
Geneva City Council is advancing a proposed e-bike law that would establish new rules for e-bike use, with a public hearing scheduled for August 18.
West Hollywood has launched an e-bike incentive program offering up to 50 residents vouchers covering the full cost of an electric bicycle.
Aventon has entered Australia through BikesOnline, launching six e-bike models compliant with local 250W and 25 km/h regulations.
San Diego is launching an e-bike safety campaign ahead of new regulations, with a 60-day warning and education period before citations begin.
Accell Group, owner of Raleigh, has entered insolvency proceedings after failing to find a viable path forward amid prolonged weakness in Europe’s bike market.
Paris now requires e-scooter riders to wear helmets and high-visibility or reflective gear, with fines of €135 and €35 respectively for non-compliance.
VERDO is developing solar-powered shared scooters, with plans to deploy the vehicles across major North American cities in 2027.
The Fall of Brussels’ Shared Micromobility Licenses
Brussels’ shared micromobility market faces a major shake-up after Lime successfully challenged the city’s 2023 licensing process. The Council of State ruled that the tender was unlawful, putting the licences of Bolt, Dott and Voi in question and requiring them to remove their vehicles by September 1. The ruling could disrupt a market that recorded 14.5m shared micromobility trips and 1.3m active users in 2025, with Brussels now facing pressure to rethink how it awards licences and structures its shared-mobility network.
Boulder Expands with Lime and BCycle
Boulder is expanding its shared micromobility network after renewing contracts with BCycle and Lime following a competitive bid. The program logged more than 1.6m rides in 2025, and the next phase will add up to 200 LimeGliders, while BCycle expands its station network and introduces longer-range e-bikes with in-dock charging. The city is also expanding mandatory parking zones and offering 25% Lime discounts in high-frequency transit areas, putting accessibility, coverage and better parking at the centre of the next phase.
BULLS Unveils Lightweight Urban E-Bike
German bicycle maker BULLS has unveiled the Cross Superlite Evo SX, a lightweight trekking e-bike designed for everyday urban riding. The low-step version weighs just 19.9 kg, around 3.5 kg lighter than its predecessor, while packing a 400 Wh battery, Bosch Performance Line SX motor with 55 Nm of torque and up to 80 km of range. With a carbon fork, 50 mm tyres and Shimano Deore 11-speed gearing, the bike combines low weight with practical city and recreational performance. It is expected to launch in early 2027 for €3,499.
Segway Launches MAX G3 Plus
Segway has launched the MAX G3 Plus, its latest flagship electric scooter, with a 717 Wh battery delivering a claimed 56-mile range. The scooter can reach 28 mph and adds features including rear turn signals, upgraded braking and Intelligent Riding Assist for improved performance on inclines. Priced at $1,499, the MAX G3 Plus is positioned as a higher-performance addition to Segway’s MAX lineup.
A 2025 peer-reviewed study published in Case Studies on Transport Policy examines the factors influencing continued use of shared e-scooters in São Paulo, using a theoretical model of users’ continuance intentions. The authors find that infrastructure shortcomings and excessive regulation limit e-scooter services, while trust in service reliability is key to user retention and satisfaction. The findings point to infrastructure gaps and regulatory friction as key constraints on shared e-scooter growth in the city.
Authors: Luis Hernan Contreras Pinochet, Vanessa Itacaramby Pardim, Heloisa Mangini, César Alexandre de Souza (2025).
A 2025 peer-reviewed study published in Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment assesses the lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions of shared e-scooters across 100 EU cities, combining shared e-scooter usage data with city-level electricity-generation profiles. The authors find that emissions vary substantially depending on trip frequency, trip distance, and electricity carbon intensity, and conclude that higher vehicle utilisation and cleaner electricity are key to reducing the environmental impact of shared e-scooters.
Full paper: Life-cycle analysis of shared e-scooter: Data-driven approaches in 100 EU cities.
Authors: Ruo Jia, Kun Gao (2025).
A 2025 peer-reviewed study published in Travel Behaviour and Society examines shared e-scooter use in Seoul, focusing on transportation infrastructure and the commuting population. The authors find that usage varies with the presence of subways and buses, while e-scooters are more active in areas with fewer parking spaces and wider roads. Workplace influence becomes stronger during morning and evening peaks, suggesting that commuting is a major driver of shared e-scooter use.
Authors: Minju Kim, Hangjung Zo, Ananth Chiravuri (2025).
Mondraker Unveils New Dusty E-Gravel
Spanish bike brand Mondraker has unveiled the second generation of its Dusty platform, shifting the e-gravel bike toward a more versatile role across gravel riding, commuting and mixed-surface adventures. The new Dusty uses a Stealth Air Carbon frame, TQ HPR60 motor delivering 60 Nm of torque and 350 W peak power, and a 580 Wh integrated battery, with a 360 Wh option and 160 Wh range extender available. It also offers 700x50c tyre clearance, drop- and flat-bar versions, and five frame sizes.
SCOTT Enters the Urban Commuter Market
Swiss bike maker SCOTT Sports has entered the urban commuter market with its new Sweep e-bike range, offering three models designed for everyday city riding. All three use Bosch’s new Hub Line motor, delivering 45 Nm of torque and 400 W of peak power, paired with a removable 360 Wh battery. The lineup includes the sporty Sweep 10, plus the more comfort-focused Sweep 20 and step-through Sweep 20 Wave, with suspension forks and racks on the latter two. The bikes are designed around practical city features including lights, fenders, kickstands and luggage carrying capacity, with the range starting at around €2,499.
Ride Review has launched a new newsletter dedicated to D2C, with its first edition out last week. The debut covers helmets, cameras, mounts, fashion and headphones, alongside a look at the latest product launches in the space and whether they live up to the hype.
Go electric or stick to pedal power?
The RideReview guide looks at the growing choice between traditional bicycles and e-bikes, weighing the simplicity and exercise benefits of pedal power against the convenience and extra range offered by electric assistance. The piece explores how factors such as commute distance, terrain, rider effort and everyday practicality can shape the decision, with e-bikes increasingly making cycling accessible for longer and more demanding trips.
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