Boris Bikes, Santander Cycles, Sadiq Cycles… whatever you call them, London’s official fleet of bikes-for-hire are getting a design overhaul. What’s new? A gel saddle, lower frame, puncture-proof ...

E-bike wars in London as Lime faces being forced out of Richmond after being outbid by Forest - Lime warns of ‘unintended consequences’ if its popular hire bikes cannot be used across south-west Londo ...

Dockless hired e-bikes are popular, convenient and emit zero emissions, and micro-mobility is often seen as the solution to transport in cities. But the sector is unregulated. There are concerns over ...

As e‑bikes pile up on pavements across London, pressure is mounting for tougher regulation. But as hire firms defend their efforts and argue for better infrastructure, can the city find a balance? In ...

Stephen Parkes receives funding from ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Centre. London’s cycle hire scheme has become a prominent fixture in the capital’s transport network since it opened in 2010.