Mobike

Eight big cycling business news stories from 2017

From Rapha to Vulpine and Evans Cycles to Bike Direct, here's some of the companies in the news this year

Fri, Dec 29, 2017 11:56
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Mobike v Ofo as Islington allows rival dockless bike share firms to compete

It’s previously been reported that the two firms have been discussing a possible merger

Fri, Nov 24, 2017 16:25
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All 1,000 Mobikes removed from Manchester… but they’ll be back, and in greater numbers

Bikes must now be parked within smaller geographic area but firm says this will expand as it adds more bikes

Wed, Nov 15, 2017 11:19
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Mofo … ? Mobike and Ofo reportedly discussing merger

Chinese internet giants behind dockless bike-sharing businesses hold early-stage talks, says Bloomberg

Tue, Oct 03, 2017 13:36
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Mobike dockless bike-share coming to Newcastle

1,000 bikes to arrive at the start of October with more to follow

Sat, Sep 30, 2017 14:54
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Manchester man who tried to sell a Mobike landed with fine

Online seller claimed ‘authorities aren’t interested’ – police disagree

Fri, Sep 01, 2017 16:12
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Mancunians dialed 999 about Mobikes daily in early days of scheme – but issues declining and firm has asked city if it can expand

Several early reports were due to unfamiliarity with the mechanics of dockless bike-sharing

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 11:13
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Why are investors pouring millions into controversial dockless bike hire?

It's not just your hard cash these canny capitalists want to get their hands on....

Sat, Aug 12, 2017 09:22
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Man charged £2.4m for dockless hire bike trip – which should have cost 11p

App glitch blamed for mistake – but with Mobike now in the UK, check your bank statement if you use one

Tue, Aug 01, 2017 12:10
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As dockless bike share schemes rapidly expand, European Cyclists Federation expresses fears about ‘disruptive’ approach of some firms

Position paper features list of best practices to help towns and cities manage arrival of dockless bike share firms

Wed, Jul 26, 2017 12:22
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