Articles tagged “bikesharing”

Electric Scooters May Compete With Bikes — and Cars — on City Streets

Electric Scooters May Compete With Bikes — and Cars — on City Streets

Nathaniel Bullard, Bloomberg

Electric scooters may play a heightened role in the plethora of urban transport options for people and businesses. In places like Colombia, for example, they are already a popular transportation mode. As startups get into gear, larger ridesharing companies may bring them into the fold.

2 years ago

Uber Is Paying $100 Million to Buy an Electric Bicycle-Rental Company

Uber Is Paying $100 Million to Buy an Electric Bicycle-Rental Company

Eric Newcomer, Bloomberg

Can Uber disrupt the e-bike sharing industry as it has with ridesharing? And can Uber clear up any obstacles or objections to e-bike use in certain cities that have banned them?

2 years ago

Bikesharing in China Lacks a Sustainable Business Model

Bikesharing in China Lacks a Sustainable Business Model

Adam Minter, Bloomberg

Bikesharing in China could use more structure, and that could help cities like Beijing meet their air quality goals, which is key for tourism. Racing to the bottom on price can't be the main priority.

2 years ago