What if cities could cut car dependency with flexible e-bike subscriptions instead of private car ownership?

In this episode, David Wortmann speaks with Scott Murphy, founder and CEO of Clover, an e-bike subscription and battery-swapping service based in Valencia, Spain. They discuss why Valencia is an ideal launchpad for urban micromobility, how Clover targets medium-sized cities overlooked by big sharing schemes, and why an asset-light, service-focused model can make e-bikes accessible to far more people.

Scott explains how Clover’s approach – subscription instead of ownership, preventive maintenance, and swappable batteries – lowers the barrier to entry for everyday riders and helps cities decarbonize mobility faster. If you’re interested in the future of urban transport, this episode offers a concrete look at how e-bike services can replace more car trips in our daily lives.