Anthony Malvern

Planning a holiday, cruise or overseas trip with your mobility scooter? You may have seen reports about new International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) lithium battery rules introduced in March 2026. The good news is that travelling with a suitable mobility scooter remains possible. However, you do need to understand the difference between the new rules for power banks and the existing requirements for battery-powered mobility aids. With the right preparation, a compact folding mobility...

When a company you rely on suddenly ceases trading, it is natural to feel left in the dark. Many of you are now discovering this while trying to book your annual spring services. Local Mobility UK Limited, which traded under the names Luggie Scooters and Luggie UK, went into liquidation in the summer of 2025. Over the past year, our phones at MLV Mobility have been ringing with understandably worried customers asking the same questions: “Who will service my scooter? What happens if it breaks?...

Quick Summary: What You Need to Know What is it? The Drive AeroCarbon is a next-generation, ultra-lightweight folding mobility scooter. What makes it special? It is constructed from aerospace-grade carbon fibre and powered by a lithium-ion battery, making it incredibly light to lift into a car boot without sacrificing strength. Who is it for? Perfect for travel, holidays, cruise ships, and everyday shopping trips. Where can I try it? Available now for test drives at the MLV Mobility showroom...