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November 20, 2019

The week in mobility: E-bikes for Deliveroo couriers launch

Our roundup of Europe's top mobility news this week: Bolt Bikes launches e-bikes for couriers in the UK and Wayve raises $20m for self-driving cars.


Amy Lewin

3 min read

Wayve's team in their new London office.

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One of Bolt's electric bikes.
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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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