Shared micromobility operator Lime has extended its partnership with Ealing Council, as the use of e-bikes continues to boom in the borough. Lime e-bikes were first launched in West London in 2018, and user numbers continue to rise as the number of e-bike journeys has jumped by 67% this year, …
Read More »Lime unveils new technology to cut down on drunk and pavement riding
Shared transport operator Lime has unveiled its latest technology designed to cut down on dangerous riding and reduce crashes. Lime Vision is a new platform with a range of safety features, including Advanced Sidewalk Detection, which will recognise when a rider has encroached onto a pavement in less than a …
Read More »Lime urges drivers to ‘break up with cars’ as part of new campaign
E-bike and scooter sharing brand Lime has launched a new campaign urging drivers to “break up with cars,” and instead opt for sustainable transport to get around. In the lead up to Earth Day on 22nd April, micromobility operator Lime has launched the campaign in London to try and get …
Read More »Lime announces release of new Gen4 e-bikes in London
Shared mobility operator Lime has announced the release of its new Gen4 e-bikes in London, which come complete with interchangeable batteries and improved acceleration. The next generation of Lime electronic bikes will be released this summer, as part of the company’s £20 million investment in London. Based in San Francisco, …
Read More »E-scooter and e-bike usage surges due to temporary closure of London Underground stations, says Lime
Use of e-scooters and e-bikes has surged following the closure of London Underground stations, according to micromobility operator Lime. The shared mobility firm has revealed there has been a 113% increase in e-bike rides, and a 49% jump in e-scooter rides, following the close of the Northern Line in central …
Read More »London’s e-scooter trial exceeds half a million trips
TfL and e-scooter operators Dott, Lime and Tier have released new data that shows the progress of the capital’s trial, with more than 585,000 trips now made, covering a total of 1.6 million kilometres. Around 180,000 people have used the scheme to date and the most rides by a single …
Read More »London e-scooter operators unveil plans for new ‘universal sound’ to alert pedestrians of approach
London e-scooter operators have combined efforts to develop a new ‘universal sound,’ which alerts pedestrians to approaching scooters. With the help of researchers from University College London, the universal sound will eventually be installed on Tier, Lime and Dott shared machines in the hopes of improving safety for pedestrians, particularly …
Read More »Lime announces £20 million investment in London e-bikes and scooters over next 18 months
Lime has announced a major £20million investment in London over the next 18 months, as the brand approaches a significant milestone for its shared transport platform. Headquartered in San Francisco in the USA, Lime launched in London at the end of 2018 and has grown significantly throughout the pandemic, with …
Read More »Uber and Lime partner to offer £5,000 worth of takeaway to get more people cycling
In an unusual campaign, Uber has partnered with shared transport platform Lime to offer £5000 worth of takeaway to one London cyclist. While attempting to get more people cycling in the capital, Uber and Lime will offer free Uber Eats deliveries for one month (up to £5,000) to the person …
Read More »Lime offers gift-swap for anyone given illegal e-scooter for Christmas
Lime has launched an innovative gift-swap for anyone who was given an illegal scooter for Christmas. The shared e-scooter provider, which currently runs rental schemes in London, Milton Keynes, and Manchester, is letting people swap their new scooter for free Lime rides following the festive period. Private e-scooters are illegal …
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