Ford’s e-scooter firm eyes UK market

Ford’s micromobility company Spin, which provides dockless e-scooter services, is to target European markets and has identified the UK as one of its top priorities. Spin already operates hire schemes in more 60 US cities as well as university campuses and will launch its first European operation in Cologne, Germany this spring, with more German cities following. The company added: “Spin will apply for the upcoming Paris e-scooter share permit in France next month and will explore opportunities in the UK including private partnerships and pending e-scooter share trials.” It has promised to launch schemes “only with the permission of cities”.