Travelling by bike has become more convenient than ever in France with the help of free app Geovelo. The app works as a GPS system, guiding cyclists to the safest and most convenient routes, catering to the rising numbers of French people using bikes as their primary mode of transport.

Bikelife’s organised protests could be seen as an outlet for dispossessed inner-city youths to distract from corrupt gang violence. However, the guerilla movement is garnering success in its attempt to highlight socio economic problems and effecting real change.

While bike-sharing schemes have taken off in Europe and Asia, they’re struggling to take hold in the US, where fears around safety often dissuade commuters from hopping on two wheels. So, what can bike-share companies do to make their products appear to be a viable alternative to cars?

Emmy and Vattenfall have partnered to provide more environmentally friendly electric scooters to residents in Berlin and Hamburg. With Germans increasingly concerned about climate change and seeking out green alternatives, the partnership caters to their desire to travel sustainably.