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CNA
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
HelloRide's bike-sharing licence renewed, to add 5,000 bikes to its fleet
5,000 more bicycles for rent will be added across Singapore over the next two weeks. Authorities have renewed bike-sharing company HelloRide's licence and given it the green light to grow its fleet to 20,000 bicycles. Operators said the move will spur healthy competition and support the nation's push towards a "car-lite society". Claudia Lim reports.
AsiaOne
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: HelloRide adds more bikes with upgraded features to Singapore fleet — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Centre-mounted phone holder, enhanced pedal feel: HelloRide adds more bikes with upgraded features to Singapore fleet Chinese bike-sharing company HelloRide will expand its fleet of bicycles from 15,000 to 20,000 starting Tuesday (July 1) after it received approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA). According to HelloRide's website, the increased fleet size will allow it to serve more users during peak hours, reduce wait times, and improve bicycle availability in high-demand zones... » READ MORE 2. Local indie film We Can Save The World!!! starring Noah Yap to premiere at New York Asian Film Festival in July Singapore talents are set to shine on the global stage soon, as local indie film We Can Save The World!!! makes its premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival on July 17. The debut feature film by director Cheng Chai Hong, known for his web series Average Guys and Neighbourhood Watch Task Force, is one of 10 selected for the Southeast Asian Frontiers section... » READ MORE 3. Cycling on pedestrian-only paths? You can be jailed and fined $2,000 Cyclists, non-motorised personal mobility device (PMD) and motorised PMD users will face severe penalties if they use pedestrian-only paths, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Tuesday (July 1). Motorised personal mobility devices include e-bikes, while non-motorised ones include kick scooters... » READ MORE 4. Malaysia starts enforcing VEP from July 1; 10 Singapore drivers fined in first hour Malaysia began enforcing the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) requirement for Singapore-registered vehicles on Tuesday (July 1). A total of 55 officers from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) were stationed outside Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) customs, immigration and quarantine complex at midnight, according to a Facebook post by JPJ... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Centre-mounted phone holder, enhanced pedal feel: HelloRide adds more bikes with upgraded features to Singapore fleet, Singapore News
Chinese bike-sharing company HelloRide will expand its fleet of bicycles from 15,000 to 20,000 starting Tuesday (July 1) after it received approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA). According to HelloRide's website, the increased fleet size will allow it to serve more users during peak hours, reduce wait times, and improve bicycle availability in high-demand zones. It will also begin rolling out its new OA70 bike model in the coming weeks. The upgraded bike features a centre-mounted phone holder, improved ergonomics with easily adjustable ride height and an enhanced pedal feel, and they will be progressively deployed across key town centres and transport nodes. "This milestone reflects our continued commitment to delivering reliable, sustainable, and accessible micromobility solutions across Singapore," said HelloRide. Founded in 2022, HelloRide operates bike-sharing services in Hong Kong and Australia. In Singapore, its bikes are deployed in areas such as East Coast Park, Marina Bay Sands, National Stadium, parks along the Kallang River, and districts including Little India, Bugis, and Boon Keng, reported The Straits Times. Responding to queries from AsiaOne, an LTA spokesperson confirmed that approval has been granted and that it will be for one year from July 1 to June 30, 2026. The authority added that as at July 1, the total awarded fleet size for bicycle sharing in Singapore is 55,000 bikes, of which 35,000 belong to Anywheel. Anywheel, founded locally in 2017, currently serves two million users here with the company experiencing consistent growth, with a five-digit increase in new users month-on-month, reported The Straits Times. Currently, HelloRide and Anywheel are the only two bike-sharing operators in Singapore, following SG Bike's exit in April 2024. With the increasing number of shared bicycles, the authority has emphasised the importance of responsible fleet management. It highlighted several factors it considers when approving fleet expansions, such as the operator's plans to manage indiscriminate parking, initiatives taken to educate users on proper parking behaviour, and the operator's track record in addressing such issues. Other considerations include the overall bicycle population, demand for bike-sharing services and the availability of adequate parking infrastructure. [[nid:693106]]
Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Bike-sharing company HelloRide to expand S'pore fleet to 20,000, roll out bikes with added features
HelloRide's fleet expansion will help it remain competitive amid the Government's plans to push for more walk-cycle-ride commutes. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI Bike-sharing company HelloRide to expand S'pore fleet to 20,000, roll out bikes with added features SINGAPORE – Chinese bicycle-sharing company HelloRide has been given the go-ahead to expand its bike fleet to 20,000 – up from 15,000 – starting July 1, and it plans to roll out two-wheelers with added features such as phone holders, better pedals and seats. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has approved the company's application to renew its licence to operate a fleet of up to 20,000 for one year until June 30, 2026, said an LTA spokesperson on July 1. LTA said that its considerations for granting HelloRide's new licence include the operator's plans to manage indiscriminate parking and its record for doing so, as well as efforts to educate users on proper parking behaviour. It added that it takes into account the total shared bicycle population in Singapore, demand for bicycle sharing services and availability of parking infrastructure when evaluating applications for fleet expansions. 'We will continue to closely monitor the supply and demand of the deployed fleets, while ensuring all operators continue to manage dis-amenities,' said an LTA spokesperson. The expansion will help HelloRide remain competitive amid the Government's plans to push for more walk, cycle, ride commutes and the opening of more bicycle paths, said HelloRide general manager Hayden Choo. 'Walk, cycle, ride' is the Government's vision of sustainable transport, focusing on walking, cycling and public transport as the main modes of travel. The fleet expansion comes after HelloRide increased its fleet to 10,000 shared bicycles in July 2023 from the 1,000 bikes it had when it started in 2022, with an add-on of 5,000 in October 2024. HelloRide also operates in Australia, New Zealand and, recently, in Hong Kong. The new fleet of HelloRide commuter bikes, which has been tested in China, will come with centre-mounted phone holders and improved seat adjustability to accommodate different rider heights. 'These were the two most requested features from users, and we believe they'll be a clear differentiator compared with Anywheel,' said Mr Choo. Anywheel, which was founded locally, is the other bicycle-sharing operator in Singapore. Mr Choo said HelloRide is also in the process of refreshing its existing bicycle fleet with new commuter bikes. The total shared-bike fleet allowed on the streets here has expanded to 55,000 under LTA's bicycle-share licensing framework, said LTA. This is up from 50,000 before the expansion. All bike-sharing operators in Singapore require a full licence under LTA to operate here. HelloRide, which is owned by Chinese conglomerate Alibaba's fintech affiliate Ant Group, was given a 'sandbox' licence in 2022 when it set up shop here to operate a fleet of up to 1,000, and had to apply for a full licence when it increased its fleet. Mr Choo added that the firm will deploy the new bikes at various hot spots in Singapore to cater to casual lifestyle riders and those who use them to commute. Its shared bikes are now deployed at East Coast Park, Marina Bay Sands, National Stadium, parks along the Kallang River, and a few other districts including Little India, Bugis and Boon Keng. HelloRide has the second-largest fleet here after market leader Anywheel, which currently operates a fleet of 35,000 , after operator SG Bike pulled out of the market in April 2024 . Anywheel's chief executive Htay Aung said Anywheel now serves two million users in Singapore, since its launch in 2017, and has seen a five-digit growth of new users month on month. 'We still see a lot of potential in Singapore based on current data,' said Mr Htay Aung. The operator has expanded its fleet several times since its start here, including its first expansion to 10,000 bikes from 1,000 after graduating from its sandbox licence in 2018 and doubling its fleet from 15,000 to 30,000 in 2022. Anywheel's focus now is on rolling out its new generation of bikes in August to renew its bike fleet, after a test batch of about 1,000 bikes deployed on the streets here since February, said Mr Htay Aung. The operator also hopes to apply for a new licence to raise its maximum fleet size after the roll-out, but plans are contingent on data and whether there is a strong demand, he added. 'Any competitor, including HelloRide, as long as they play fairly, I think they should be welcomed to Singapore. It's good for the market and good for us,' he said. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
E-bike crackdown in popular spot
E-bikes in a popular Sydney tourist destination are set to be impounded after the council demanded operators enter into a deal to make their use safer and better regulated. In March, Waverley Council – which covers suburbs including Bondi, Bronte, and Dover Heights – told e-bike companies they have one month to reach an agreement with them to be allowed to continue operating in the area. With Lime initially signing on and HelloRide eventually coming to the table, Ario and Beam bikes around the area will be impounded in line with the council's promise. With Lime initially signing on and HelloRide eventually coming to the table, Ario bikes around the area are set to be impounded. Newswire /Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia HelloRide bikes were seen getting slapped with bright orange tags by council workers before the company signed the MOU, indicating the council means business and will impound the bikes owned by businesses who do not comply. While share bikes fall under state government jurisdiction, councils do have capacity to act on 'unattended property' under State Government Guidelines. Under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, council can impound share bikes that are obstructing access to public spaces, interfering with public amenities or posing a safety risk. Once council notifies a provider of the issue a bike is causing, the provider has three hours to rectify the situation before the bike is impounded. After a bike is impounded the provider has 28 days to claim the bike and pay a fee. Mayor of Waverley Council Will Nemesh shared to Facebook that Lime Bikes have entered into an agreement that will 'better manage and regulate their share bikes, contribute to the provision of parking infrastructure and establishing parameters on how and where bikes can be ridden and parked'. The council said that 'insufficient management by providers has left residents having to step over discarded bikes, greatly increasing the risk of injury'. NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw Credit: News Corp Australia Among the conditions set out in the Memory of Understanding, which comes into effect from June, Lime and HelloRide will set a maximum number of bikes available at any one point in time, provide designated parking locations and restricted parking zones, and implement geofencing technology to define no-go zones. William Peters, a Lime spokesperson said: 'Lime is proud to lead with Waverley Council on New South Wales' first shared e-bike agreement'. 'This partnership is built around a dedicated parking approach that puts community needs first. This is a landmark moment that positions Sydney alongside other global cities like London and Paris, where micromobility is an integral part of the transport system,' he said. In March, Mayor of Waverley Council Will Nemesh said that 'enough is enough', and demanded action from the share bike operators. Mayor of Waverley City Council Will Nemesh said that 'enough is enough' after receiving 'hundreds' of complaints about the e-bikes. NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw Credit: News Corp Australia 'While share bikes are a State Government responsibility, Council will not stand by and wait for somebody to be injured,' he said. 'Impounding bikes that are causing a safety risk will immediately reduce the likelihood of harm to residents and visitors. 'If share bike operators cannot do business responsibly then they should not be doing business in Waverley.'
