A quick look at some of the biggest stories shaping micromobility this week.
@lime launches LimeGlider in Dallas, @porsche exits e-bikes, @veomobility takes over Denver, and @waymo faces safety concerns in London.
More shifts across shared mobility, urban transport, and autonomous vehicles are on the way.
In this episode of the Micromobility podcast, Prabin Joel Jones sits down with Kevin Talbot, ICD.D, managing partner at Relay Ventures and one of the earliest investors in Bird.
Kevin shares some incredible insights from his years in the micromobility world, taking us through the full Bird story and the lessons learned along the way.
From the moment Bird Canada, the franchisee, ended up swallowing the franchisor, to why the the Uber partnership turned out to be far more significant than anyone in the industry anticipated.
He also shares his bold prediction that the industry will consolidate down to just two global operators and why the VC door for shared micromobility is now firmly shut.
Stay tuned!
From Buzz Bikes lowering the barrier to cargo e-bikes, to Specialized and Norco Bikes advancing performance, and @lime expanding regulated fleets in Canberra, this week captures how the industry is maturing across segments.
What are you watching closely?
In this episode, Prabin Joel Jones sits down with David Powe, Assistant Commissioner at the Chicago Department of Transportation, where he leads the city’s micromobility programs including Divvy Bike Share, Lime Scooter Operations, and the Bike Chicago initiative.
They dive into how Chicago has grown into one of the most exciting micromobility cities in the United States, covering the infrastructure and policies that have driven explosive growth in shared trips across the city. David also shares the personal story behind how he got into transportation and why he has not owned a car in years.
The conversation also touches on the Bike Chicago equity program, the challenges around scooter safety including age verification and tandem riding, and why David’s team holds a weekly meeting called Operation Beat Montreal.
Stay tuned!
Getting around the city and getting what you need might soon feel like one seamless experience. @ridedott and Wolt have partnered to integrate micromobility and last-mile delivery across eight European markets, launching today, April 22.
Through a linked account system, users can unlock shared benefits across both platforms. As Marianne Vikkula, Head of Wolt, says, "Our goal with Wolt+ has always been to make everyday life simpler," expanding it into a broader urban lifestyle membership.
Dott’s CEO and Co-Founder Maxim Romain adds, "We are incredibly excited to be joining European forces with Wolt," highlighting a more seamless and valuable daily experience for users.
It also marks a technical milestone for both companies, integrating services at scale to simplify the user journey.
Read more on our website!
Here is what caught our attention this week in micromobility.
From Ghana’s growing bike-share to new e-bikes rolling out in Baltimore, plus fresh innovation from RIXOC and Esel, the shift is already happening.
Which story stands out to you? Stay tuned for more!
For the 250th episode of the Micromobility Podcast we brought in someone who has been at the heart of urban mobility in Europe for years.
Prabin Joel Jones sat down with Karen Vancluysen, Secretary General of POLIS network, and the conversation got real very quickly. She pointed out that cities today are still writing the same ambitions they had back in 1999 and that alone says a lot.
Karen also made it clear that free public transport is not really free because someone is always paying for it. That is a perspective worth sitting with.
The part about what the next 10 years could look like for freedom of choice in our cities is what makes this episode stand out.
Stay tuned!
Autonomous delivery is entering its next phase, built for bike lanes, curbs, and everything in between. Palo Alto-based ALSO has raised $200m and partnered with DoorDash to bring small EVs into last-mile logistics.
DoorDash is both investor and partner, with a multi-year deal to deploy autonomy at scale. As Chris Yu says, “I couldn't be more excited to partner with the team at DoorDash to deploy autonomy in areas not yet fully solved for, at the intersection of roadways, bike lanes and road-adjacent spaces.”
ALSO is focused on purpose-built vehicles like the TM-B bike and TM-Q quad for environments where larger vehicles fall short. Stanley Tang puts it simply, “Last-mile delivery is a physical-world challenge and the details matter, from curb access to making sure an order arrives on time and intact.”
With backing from Greenoaks and Prysm Capital, the $200m will fund scale and global rollout.
Read more- https://micromobility.io/news/also-closes-200m-round-partners-with-doordash
Micromobility is moving beyond vehicles to the systems that power them.
In this episode of the Micromobility Podcast, Prabin Joel Jones speaks with Marcus Adolfsson, CEO, Standab about why infrastructure is now the real challenge.
Marcus breaks down how charging and operations remain one of the biggest cost and efficiency hurdles for operators, and why solving this piece is key to making the model sustainable at scale.
The conversation also reflects on how the market has matured, with better timing and readiness making these solutions more viable today.
A sharp look at what it takes to truly scale micromobility. Stay tuned!
More deliveries no longer means more vans on your street. That assumption is quietly being rewritten as two wheels step in and start doing the job faster, cleaner, and often better.
@doordash ’s latest data shows just how quickly this shift is happening. Two-wheeled deliveries are growing nearly four times faster than cars, with some cities already seeing the majority of orders completed by bike or e-bike.
The reason is simple when you look closer. Riders move quicker through dense streets, skip parking delays, and end up earning more per hour while getting food to customers faster, especially on short trips.
What really determines how far this can go is the street itself. Cities with better bike infrastructure are seeing higher adoption, safer roads, and real carbon savings, showing that this shift is not just about delivery but about how cities choose to move.
Read more to see how two wheels are reshaping urban delivery: https://micromobility.io/news/two-wheels-are-winning-the-last-mile
