Gogoro Cleared of Fraud

Plus, complaints against Ola Electric mount as its stock price slides.

October 08, 2024

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Tier has officially become Dott, following the merger of the two scooter-sharing giants earlier this year. Moving forward, the combined entity will operate under the Dott brand in 427 cities across Europe and the Middle East.

Gogoro is cleared of subsidy fraud in Taiwan. The Taiwanese government has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support claims that Gogoro used foreign-made components to make its electric mopeds.

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Indian two-wheeled EV maker Ola Electric’s stock has plummeted since its IPO in August by more than 40% amid customer complaints about reliability and performance.

In response to accusations of misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, Ola Electric is now drawing scrutiny from Indian consumer rights regulators.

A new analysis of seven mid-sized cities that have successfully encouraged cycling shows they experienced 61% fewer traffic fatalities than cities where driving is the primary mode of transportation.

Related - If bike infrastructure results in considerably lower traffic fatalities, maybe cities should rebrand bike lanes as “safety lanes” to increase adoption and acceptance to a broader audience.

Europeans are embracing minicars as a sensible (and fun) transportation alternative in overcrowded city centers. But minicar adoption in the US is hamstrung by a culture of building car infrastructure designed for fast, large vehicles.

Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC, installed smart bike lockers for travelers, as well as charger-equipped e-bike and e-scooter racks for airport employees.

Image Credit: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Hoboken, NJ, is implementing stricter regulations for e-bike delivery riders, requiring that they wear yellow vests, pay a $5 licensing fee, and complete an e-bike training course.

The Pro’s Closet, one of the largest e-commerce platforms for used bicycles and e-bikes, is shutting down after numerous leadership change-ups and layoffs.

As part of Amsterdam’s drive to be a zero-emission city by 2030, the city will ban the registration of gas mopeds and scooters beginning on January 1, 2025.

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