Micromobility Roundup February 18
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LAST WEEK IN MICROMOBILITY
JUMP-starting slowing growth: As IPO approaches and growth for ride sharing slows, Uber proclaims self-disruption via micromobility as part of its master plan.
They wrote the book on biking infrastructure: How the first American design standard for protected bike lanes by NACTO helped spread bicycling in the U.S.
Global expansion of the Big Two: Bird and Lime on a hiring spree in at least 14 countries for likely international expansion.
The bicycle divide: New study shows need to rethink bike lane design in the U.S. as infrastructure needs of highest biking segment differ from those whom cities build for.
The other GM EV: General Motors to start taking pre-orders for two new e-bikes as a small hedge against an uncertain auto future. Hopefully this wouldn’t be EV1 all over again.
Scoot-By-The-Month: It’s now possible to enjoy unlimited rides without owning an e-scooter. Berlin-based startup Grover launches a €50 monthly e-scooter subscription service.
Brake a leg: Mobile security firm Zimperium says it has found a flaw in the Xiamo M365 scooter, allowing hackers to take over the vehicle and force it to brake or accelerate suddenly.
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