Have A Go, Author at Have A Go

Taking the long view: European micromobility provider Dott to raise $34 million Series A and focus on slow but smart micromobility growth by working with cities, using longer lasting scooters and battery swapping, deploying e-bikes, and even offering rider insurance.

Turnkey micromobility: Best-selling Taiwanese moped manufacturer Gogoro known for their unique swappable battery system launches end-to-end vehicle-sharing platform.

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Bikes Are Freedom – Freedom for Special Needs

Have A GoJuly 1, 2019

“They’re twins, he just wants to do everything that she does. Riding his bike is something that he can do with her.”

This uplifting video tells the story of young special needs kids who have been given a second chance at life thanks to the bravery and tireless work of their parents and their community.

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Bikes Are Freedom – Freedom for 19th Century Women

Have A GoJuly 1, 2019

“I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel…the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood.”

This was Susan B. Anthony, famous women’s rights activist and suffragette. What was this incredible thing that, in her mind, represented “untrammeled womanhood?”

Micromobility Roundup

Micromobility Roundup July 1

Have A GoJuly 1, 2019

Big mobility data: 15 cities along with founding members Bird and Spin announce formation of Open Mobility Foundation, a non-profit that will take on the Mobility Data Specification developed by LA’s Department of Transportation, to help cities collect, maintain, and standardize data about share vehicles from scooters to cars.

Micromobility Roundup

Micromobility Roundup June 24

Have A GoJune 24, 2019

Two become one: Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-rental company, merges its electric and human powered bike-sharing businesses aiming to become more cost competitive in the country’s large yet ultra-competitive bike-sharing market.

Dump that car: As e-bikes get better and smarter, they can become car replacements for many in urban areas, with the option of keeping up with traffic with electric assist or avoiding it altogether via side streets.

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Our Car Replacement Unicorn? Bloom Scooters Overview

Have A GoJune 24, 2019

Since last year we’ve been looking for an affordable large electric scooter/moped that can be ridden comfortably on city streets with the flow of traffic. Key to this requirement is top speed: a vehicle that can do at least 40-45 mph.

We received no word from major manufacturers when we issued our challenge to them on Twitter last year.

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What’s Better Than A Shareable Pogo Stick?

Have A GoJune 17, 2019

The latest thing in urban mobility, a pogo stick??

With the dockless scooters now seemingly everywhere, Cangaroo popped out of nowhere claiming to be the next hottest thing in dockless sharable mobility. The concept was launched in collaboration a Swedish ad agency The Odd Company known for wacky marketing stunts. So the world still doesn’t know if this is for real.

But the idea of a sharable mobility stick might not be so crazy…if you put a wheel on it!

Micromobility Roundup

Micromobility Roundup June 17

Have A GoJune 16, 2019

Licence to E-bike: Japanese auto-part supplier giant DENSO is leading a $20 million investment in Californian and Swiss-based Bond Mobility (previously Smide), which operates super-fast dockless electric bikes in Switzerland.

Invasion of the cycle-lane snatchers: A nationwide grassroots effort to highlight the need for protected bike lanes is using red Solo cups along bike routes to show just how frequently cars invade bike lanes.

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A Mind-Blowing Wheelchair Upgrade & The Emotional Surprise

Have A GoJune 10, 2019

Electric micromobility options are extremely fun, super efficient, incredibly sustainable, and very affordable.

But they can also be incredibly accessible. Traditional wheelchairs and car-only street design can be severely limiting for urban mobility and constraining independence for many.

This amazing video shows the incredible beauty of human resourcefulness, generosity, ingenuity, and empathy-driven design.

Micromobility Roundup

Micromobility Roundup June 10

Have A GoJune 10, 2019

Licence to E-bike: Japanese auto-part supplier giant DENSO is leading a $20 million investment in Californian and Swiss-based Bond Mobility (previously Smide), which operates super-fast dockless electric bikes in Switzerland.

Invasion of the cycle-lane snatchers: A nationwide grassroots effort to highlight the need for protected bike lanes is using red Solo cups along bike routes to show just how frequently cars invade bike lanes.