Electric micro vehicles, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, are poised to transform urban mobility in the UK. With mental health challenges prevailing post-pandemic, can the high uptake of e-scooters by Gen Z reveal what young people value in their modes of transport as well as their lives in general?

Ridepanda is the first platform of its kind – a one-stop e-ride shop that helps people find the right electric vehicle for their needs. Based in the US, the brand’s early success reflects a burgeoning interest in sustainable, safe, and long-term forms of alternative transport.

The number of new car registrations in Germany steadily has declined during 2020 and into 2021. But finn.auto is offering drivers an alternative to car ownership. Subscription plans allow customers to access a car without the commitment and for a fraction of the price of buying.

An insurance company and app, Cuvva enables Britons to insure themselves while they drive for as little as an hour at a time. The company provides policies that are both easy to understand and to use – by offering important servicing reminders, Cuvva is simplifying auto insurance.

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the need for change in various parts of everyday life – including the ways people get around. How are renewed concerns about hygiene, the environment, and physical safety sparking a shift to make urban hubs accessible and equitable to all Americans?

As public discourse shifts from pandemic bedlam to a green recovery, ride-hailing companies are promising all-electric fleets to cater to shifting values. But will eco-friendly vehicles be enough to attract passengers after a year-long slump? And what else do Americans expect from these services?

Any brand interested in nurturing a community through the power of personalisation need look no further than Japan’s custom bike scene. How are boutique stores in this market catering to the discerning needs of an enthusiastic niche? And how can mass customisation be applied across sectors?

The UK’s urban areas are in the midst of a micromobility revolution that’s been turbo-charged by COVID-19’s disruption of public transit. With more and more people embracing shared bikes and scooters, Canvas8 polled 1,100 Britons and spoke to eight individuals to get their views on these services.