Scooter Drama in Brussels: Lime’s Secret Comeback
Capital Bikeshare Completes 3m rides in 2025, Chicago Reduces Divvy Costs and Expands Access, HelloRide Expands Singapore Fleet, Cardiff to Launch Privately Operated E-Bike Scheme, and much more...
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Lime is Back in Brussels
Lime is back in Brussels, but not in the way you might expect. Just days after removing 6,000 scooters and bikes from the streets when its license expired, the Uber-backed company has resumed operations through an unexpected twist. An anonymous operator quietly transferred its permit to Lime, giving the company a temporary lifeline until December. The move has raised legal questions, as Brussels Mobility says it is unclear whether licenses can be transferred in this manner. With a final court ruling expected later this year, Lime now has five months to weather the legal uncertainty and maintain over 100 local jobs.
ATOM Mobility Acquires ScootAPI
ATOM Mobility has acquired ScootAPI, further consolidating its position in the B2B SaaS market for micromobility operators. The acquisition expands ATOM’s global footprint. ATOM Mobility now supports over 200 projects, 35k vehicles, and facilitates more than 1 million rides monthly. ScootAPI has launched over 50 micromobility projects globally. Following the acquisition, ScootAPI's clients will transition to the ATOM Mobility platform, gaining access to an expanded suite of features and robust support.
Capital Bikeshare Completes 3m Rides in Washington in 2025
Capital Bikeshare registered 3m rides in the first 6 months of 2025, finishing with 3.3m rides. This is ~29% higher compared to the same period in 2024. In May & June, the scheme logged over 691k rides highest ever since its inception.
Lime, which operates the bike share scheme independently in the region, logged 1m rides in June and completed 4m rides in the Jan-June period. The 2025 ridership is 66% higher than the first half of 2024.
Cardiff to Launch Privately Operated E-Bike Scheme
Cardiff Council will launch an electric cycle hire scheme in spring 2026, fully funded and operated by a private company at no day-to-day cost to the council, which will only cover painted parking bay installation. The scheme replaces the suspended Nextbike programme (2018–2023) and features GPS-tracked e-bikes parked in geo-fenced areas to enhance security and reduce vandalism. Up to 2.5k e-bikes may be deployed across Cardiff, with future e-scooter expansion dependent on both council approval and decisions by the Department for Transport regarding trials and legal changes in Wales.
Chicago Reduces Divvy Costs and Expands Access
Chicago’s DoT and Lyft have rolled out major Divvy bike-share improvements starting July 7, 2025, aimed at making the system more accessible and affordable. The annual membership price has been significantly reduced from $143.90 to $99 for new and returning members, backed by over $3m in city funding.
Additional upgrades include:
Removing unlock fees for non-members in Equity Priority Areas
Adding 750 new docks downtown to ease peak-time station shortages
Capping member rides between 30–45 minutes at the cost of a 30-minute ride
Introducing a “low-assist” mode and trip-pausing feature for e-bike users
City of Salem Adds E-Bikes to Bluebikes System
Salem has introduced 20 pedal-assist e-bikes to its Bluebikes system, available at stations citywide. This expansion, supported by a Massachusetts Department of Transportation Shared Streets and Spaces grant, covers e-bike purchases and program operations. The e-bikes enhance the existing fleet of approximately 100 conventional bikes. Since its 2021 launch, Salem’s Bluebikes program has grown to 18 stations and logged over 40k rides.
ENVO Launches European Production of Veemo E-Velomobile
ENVO Drive Systems partnered with Poland’s GEOBIKE to launch European production of its Veemo e-velomobile, starting September 2025. The semi-enclosed, three-wheeled electric vehicle, equipped with a 250W motor and a top speed of 25 km/h, meets EU e-bike regulations, requiring no license, insurance, or registration. Combining car-like weather protection with bicycle efficiency, Veemo will be available for direct delivery in Europe without pre-orders.
Zoomo Launches E-Bike for Last-Mile Delivery
Australia-based Zoomo, a leading light electric vehicle (LEV) company for commercial fleets, has launched the Zoomo 1, a purpose-built e-bike tailored for last-mile delivery. Some of the key features include dual swappable 700Wh batteries offering a 140km range to reduce mid-shift charging, and a modular, fleet-ready platform that supports customizable cargo solutions. Zoomo also plans to expand the platform into the Z1 Family, targeting broader markets like personal transport and family mobility.
Veo Partners With Bend City
In Oregon, the City of Bend has launched a permanent bike share program in partnership with Veo, which will deploy 300 Cosmo e-bikes starting the week of July 7. Bird operated a pilot program between 2022 and 2024. The permanent program allows a single operator to manage the citywide system under a license of up to three years.
Bolt, HEAG Partner in Griesheim
Griesheim is launching a six-month pilot with Bolt and HEAG mobilo, starting on July 10, to introduce 130 e-scooters and 20 e-bikes, running through December 2025. The service will incur no cost to the city, as Bolt is funding the pilot project. The program will also examine how much the service is used for trips between Griesheim and Weiterstadt, especially since the discontinuation of the DaDiLiner has once again left the two cities without a direct public transport link.
Capital Bikeshare Price Hikes
Starting August 1st, Capital Bikeshare will increase prices and adjust its pricing structure for both casual riders and members. For non-members, the cost of a single trip will rise from $1.15 to $1.35 per unlock, and the per-minute charge will increase from 10 to 15 cents per minute. Day passes will go up from $8 to $10. E-bike surcharges are also set to increase, doubling for casual riders from 10 to 20 cents per minute, and rising from 5 to 7 cents per minute for members.
HelloRide Expands Singapore Fleet
HelloRide received approval from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) to expand its shared bicycle fleet from 15k to 20k vehicles under a renewed one-year license. The expanded fleet will feature integrated phoneholders, height-adjustable seats, and improved pedals. HelloRide launched in Singapore in 2022 with 1k bikes, scaled to 10k within a year, and added 5k in October 2024. Singapore’s total shared bicycle fleet cap is 55k vehicles, with local operator Anywheel running ~30k.
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