Following the proposed merger of scooter startups Dott and Tier and the bankruptcy of American operator Bird last year, competition among European micromobility players seemed to have died down.
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March 12, 2024
Norway's Surf Beyond scooter startup acquires bankrupt competitor
It’s hoping to use Superpedestrian’s tech capabilities and staff to grow in Europe
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