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20 Aug 2026

The City of London Police’s dedicated Cycling Team has seized more than 800 non-compliant e-bikes and e-motorbikes since launching in 2023, with the specialist unit adapting its tactics as...

20 Aug 2026

Falling gig-economy pay and increasing competition are creating incentives for delivery riders to use faster, illegal electric vehicles to complete more orders, while also creating wider...

19 Aug 2026

London’s Cycleway network has grown five-fold over the past decade to 450km, but cycling industry campaigners say more needs to be done across the UK to replicate the progress made in the...

4 Aug 2026

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) and the Bicycle Association (BA) are delighted to announce that the E-Bike Positive campaign has been shortlisted in the Cycle Advocacy category at the...

4 Aug 2026

The Metropolitan Police have seized more than 2,500 illegal electric bikes and e-scooters so far this year – already exceeding the total number seized during the whole of 2025.

3 Aug 2026

The Bikeability Trust has launched Cycles for Children, a new national fundraising appeal designed to help children continue cycling after completing their Bikeability training.

27 Jul 2026

 What is Sofa to Saddle? Think couch to 5K but with bikes! Sofa to Saddle is the new app that is going to have everyone talking, and cycling.
 

24 Jul 2026

Cycle finance values rose by almost 18% year on year in Q2 2026, according to new data from ACT service partner V12 Retail Finance, suggesting consumers continue to make higher-value cycling...

23 Jul 2026

West Midlands Police has dropped charges and reimbursed the owner of a £6,500 e-bike after admitting a test used to seize and destroy the legally compliant machine was inaccurate,...

23 Jul 2026

ACT parent company Bira has called for wider business rates relief for the high street. It comes after pubs, clubs and live music venues were handed a further 20% cut.

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Stay Ahead in The Rental Game with Hubtiger’s Latest Rental and Demo Software

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Hubtiger RentalHubtiger has been revolutionising service and repair operations for numerous service-based shops with their powerful software. Now, they are thrilled to announce the expansion of their software suite to include easy-to-use Rental Software.

Continuing to uphold their product promise of improving shop operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving returns to retail, this exciting new addition is designed to empower rental shops with the essential tools needed to streamline both rental operations and/or demo bike operations.

Here’s what to expect from the new Hubtiger Rental Software:

  • Hassle-Free Booking: Embed the Hubtiger booking widget to your shop’s website and enhance your customer’s booking experience with hassle-free browsing, real-time availability checks, and effortless booking process.
  • Collect Online Waivers: Create, send, and store online waivers, streamlining the rental process and reducing paperwork.
  • Automated Customer Communication: Enhance customer experience with automated confirmation messages containing essential details, such as rental dates, pickup and return locations, and any special instructions.
  • Upfront Deposits or Payments: With the integration of Stripe, your customers can conveniently make deposits or upfront payments when booking online.
  • Manage Fleet Maintenance: Easily track and manage fleet repairs and maintenance by utilising the combined capabilities of Hubtiger's Repair and Rental Software.
  • Real-Time Tracking and Reporting: Gain valuable insights and stay informed about reservations, customers, and return schedules.

Users have the flexibility to integrate the rental software with their current Hubtiger Repair Software or use it independently, giving them complete control over optimising operations and enhancing the rental experience for their customers.

To learn more about Hubtiger and take advantage of exclusive ACT discounts, click here.

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