Five operators of shared e-scooters and e-bikes have published 10 recommendations for cities to better integrate shared micromobility vehicles onto its streets. Global operators Dott, Lime, Superpedestrian, Tier Mobility, and Voi have collaborated to create the framework, reflecting the expertise gained from many years of experience. Together, the five companies …
Read More »Parisians to vote on banning e-scooter rental schemes
Residents of Paris are being asked to vote on whether e-scooter rental schemes should be banned in the city. A referendum has been called by the city hall asking people: “Do we or don’t we continue with free-floating rental scooters?” The vote is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April …
Read More »‘First in the micromobility industry’ – Lime announces its first fully profitable year
Shared micromobility brand Lime has announced its first fully profitable year of operation, which it says makes it the first in the micromobility industry to reach this target. The US-based shared transport provider recorded its best ever year in 2022, recording $466 million in gross bookings in 2022, a 33% …
Read More »London e-scooter operators support TfL’s Scrappage Scheme with discounted and free rides
London’s e-scooter operators, Dott, Lime and Tier, are supporting TfL’s Scrappage Scheme with discounted and free rides, as London gears up for the expansion of ULEZ in August. The scheme aims to support Londoners on certain means-tested benefits or non-means-tested disability benefits by providing grants to successful applicants to scrap …
Read More »Madrid awards Tier, Dott and Lime contacts to operate e-scooters in the city
The Spanish capital Madrid has now appointed three micromobility operators, Lime, Tier, and Dott to run its first e-scooter scheme. In late 2022, Madrid City Council launched its first tender for shared e-scooters in the city, described as one of the most important markets in Europe, by Tier. A total …
Read More »Paris mayor could ban rental e-scooters, according to report
The Mayor of Paris is seriously considering ending the city’s e-scooter rental schemes, according to reports in French media. Earlier this year news emerged that councillors in Paris were pushing to end the current shared scooter schemes in the city, run by three major providers, due to safety concerns. The …
Read More »Dott, Lime and Tier announce measures to overcome safety concerns in Paris
Micromobility operators in Paris have announced a series of measures in the hopes of alleviating safety concerns, as councillors have considered scrapping shared scooter schemes in the city. Dott, Lime, and Tier, the three micromobility providers currently operating in the French capital, have set out 11 steps to improve e-scooter …
Read More »Lime electric bike hire scheme set to launch in Nottingham next spring
Lime electric bikes will be available to hire in Nottingham from spring 2023 thanks to an exclusive partnership between the provider and Nottingham City Council. A fleet of up to 700 dockless Lime e-bikes will be available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis from virtual parking bays in key city …
Read More »Paris council considers banning shared e-scooters, final decision rests with mayor
Councillors in Paris are considering a potential ban on rental e-scooters in the city, due to safety related concerns, according to reports. While the final decision on whether to renew the licences for Paris’ three shared micromobility operators – Lime, Dott and Tier- rests with the city mayor Anne Hidalgo, …
Read More »Lime partners with pub business to offer sustainable way for staff to travel
Micromobility operator Lime has partnered with pub and hotel business Fuller’s to offer staff a sustainable option for commuting. US-based shared transport operator Lime will be offering Fuller’s London-based staff a 50% discount on all e-bike and e-scooter riders, to help hospitality workers travel safely and sustainably. The announcement follows …
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