Daredevils on two-wheels | February 18, 2022

Cryptocurrency payments for Uber rides, Citi Bike race, and…have we underestimated the impact of Micromobility?

Issue [#125] - Every week, we deliver analysis and curation of emerging mobility news - submit a story here. 

Micromobility

These two New Yorkers visited all sixteen hundred Citi Bike docks in NYC! / The New Yorker

Illustration by João Fazenda 

Europe's biggest names in micromobility have formed a new coalition, Micromobility for Europe (MMfE), to develop a coherent policy framework for European cities to encourage micromobility solutions and support an increase in zero-emission urban mobility. / Intelligent Transport

Recent research reveals micromobility may have more positive impacts than previously thought./ Spin

The annual Collaborative Mobility Report found that the UK's bike-share bike users reduce their car travel by an estimated 3.7 miles every week. / Forbes

Check out Harley-Davidson's new lower-cost electric motorcycle! / Electrek

Researchers are testing scooter sounds and safer sidewalks in this gigantic lab in East London./ Fast Company

I recently moved to LA w/out a car and e-biked my first 300 miles. Here are some reflections. / via @LavanyaSunder

Source: Lava Sunder 

Ridehailing, Carsharing, & Delivery

These two giants of the ride-sharing industry are beginning to differentiate themselves from each other’s market. / The Verge

You’ll be able to pay for your Uber rides using cryptocurrency…in the future. / Engadget

Instant deliveries in India come at a human cost. / The Verge

Alto continues to build out its service, plans to expand into six or more markets this year. / Forbes

Investment & Deals

Acton acquired Estonian startup Duckt to promote the development of docked micromobility / TechCrunch

GoTo Global, a multinational shared micromobility company, goes public on the Tel Aviv stock exchange / BusinessWire

Major European Micromobility Operator Voi raised $115M in a Series D funding round, and aims to expand into new markets. / TechCrunch

Source: Voi Scooters.

Autonomous driving simulator developer, MORAI, has secured USD 20 Million in a Series B round. The company plans to use the funding to acquire “quality talents.” / Yahoo!

EV company BasiGo, based in Kenya, has closed $4.3 million in seed funding to accelerate the rollout of clean-energy mass transit vehicles in Kenya three months after launching. / Bejamindada

The electric scooter and micromobility startup Swing has raised $24 million in a Series B round of funding to expand to Japan and spur growth. / TechCrunch

Ibex Investors receives $113 million to focus on early-stage mobility companies. / TechCrunch

Cities & Policy

The U.S. Government announced a five-year plan to fund the expansion of electric vehicle charging stations to combat human-caused climate change. / CNBC

Anti-vaccine activists have blocked several major bridges on the US-Canada border, causing headaches for major automakers that rely on cross-border shipping to transport resources. / The Verge

Tesla has been sued by California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing for alleged harassment and discrimination. / TechCrunch

New Products, Features, and Data Points

Back to the Future fans, here's something for you! / via DeLorean Motor Company

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