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The creators of Busby have officially rebranded to Flare, with the aim of making the brand more internationally recognisable. The change to Flare better reflects the aim and mission of providing life-saving technology to everyone, said the brand, anywhere in the world. “Commonly known as a safety device to help …

Busby has been ranked number four in the BusinessCloud TransportTech 50, a list of the most innovative transport technology creators for 2021. The Liverpool-based app fought off competition from an 83-strong shortlist which was decided by an independent judging panel and a public vote, recording over 1,200 votes. Co-founder and …

Personal safety app Busby and its sister technology RoadRadar have secured a seven-figure investment, including funds from a syndicate of angel investors through the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Angel Network’s introductions. Founded in November 2019 by friends James Duffy, Kirk Ryan and Barry Green, Busby resides in Liverpool’s Global Innovation …

Busby has partnered with WorldTour cycling team Bahrain Victorious, becoming its official safety technology partner. The personal safety app was launched in November 2019 by Liverpool-born friends Barry Green, James Duffy and Kirk Ryan, with the goal of providing additional safety and peace of mind for those outside being active. …

Busby has introduced a new Panic Button feature designed to allow the user to alert selected emergency contacts should they feel unsafe at any point. This new feature further strengthens the app’s offering as a multi-purpose personal safety solution, in addition to providing added peace of mind for those heading …

Busby has partnered with Team Novo Nordisk, the all-diabetes pro cycling team, becoming its safety technology partner. The partnership will allow Busby to provide additional safety for the team’s international roster of riders and staff thanks to a range of functions including global automatic incident response. The team is also …

Personal safety app Busby has partnered with road safety charity Brake. Brake works with communities and organisations throughout the UK and further afield to end road deaths and injuries. Providing training, resources and guidance on global fleet safety best practice through the Global Fleet Champions campaign, it also supports those …

A new partnership between Busby and Sweatcoin has been launched to enable outdoor enthusiasts using smartphone safety technology to earn rewards while exercising. Busby works in the background of a smartphone to automatically detect incidents like a crash, fall or injury, before asking the user if they are okay and …

Micromobility safety app Busby has partnered with Team Qhubeka ASSOS. Busby, launched in November 2019 by Liverpool-born friends Barry Green, James Duffy and Kirk Ryan, aims to make bike riding, as well as other sports and activities, safer. The app works with the sensors in your phone. If a user …

Lime Solicitors has teamed up with safety app Busby to protect vulnerable road users as cycling booms during the pandemic. National law firm Lime is a cycling claims specialist and said the pandemic has led to an ‘unprecedented’ number of cyclists on the road and, coupled with the darker nights …