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Vancouver selects operator for shared e-scooter programme

Micromobility11 Jul 2024

Throughout 2024 and 2025, the City reports Lime Technology’s service area will expand westward towards downtown and, in time, grow into a city-wide system.

Micromobility used to support inclusive democracy ahead of elections

Micromobility05 Apr 2024

Lime is working with youth-led charity My Life My Say to encourage young people to register to vote in the London mayoral and local elections in May.

The top trends for micromobility in 2024

Micromobility07 Feb 2024

Manish Kharel, general manager for Lime, says 2024 must be the year micromobility infrastructure develops in line with demand to meet active and green travel goals.

Lime launches seated e-scooter in Chicago and Milwaukee

Micromobility07 Nov 2023

Gen4 Seated model also features storage space after pilots and research found it to be a key factor in riders choosing micromobility as a transport option.

Why we need citywide shared transport frameworks

Air quality13 Sep 2023

Ulez expansion is a significant step, but a standardised framework for e-bike parking and riding is also required to maximise its success, says Manish Kharel, general manager of Lime in London.

Melbourne takes steps to boost e-scooter safety

Micromobility11 Aug 2023

E-scooters will use real-time footpath detection, audio alerts and other technology to crack down on illegal footpath and tandem riding in the Australian city.

Report calls for major increase in designated e-bike parking

Micromobility21 Jul 2023

Report recommends an investment in the creation of a “dense network” of designated parking locations in London, to be informed by e-bike operator location data.

Lime joins campaign to help keep streets “safe for all”

Inclusivity12 Jul 2023

Sight Loss Councils and Lime have introduced in-app messaging reminding Lime’s users to park considerately and avoid obstructing the pavements for blind people.

London tests universal e-scooter sound alert

Micromobility28 Apr 2023

Aim is to improve safety across the e-scooter industry by helping road users, especially partially sighted and blind people, identify when a vehicle is near.

Micromobility operators issue recommendations for usage in cities

Micromobility15 Mar 2023

Dott, Lime, Superpedestrian, Tier Mobility and Voi have created a framework for cities to better integrate shared micromobility vehicles onto their streets.

E-scooter operators help support London’s Ulez expansion

Micromobility30 Jan 2023

To encourage Londoners to scrap their vehicles and switch to more sustainable transport options, Dott, Lime and Tier have launched discounted and free rides.

City of Phoenix launches shared micromobility programme

Micromobility26 Jan 2023

Lime and Spin will offer options for individuals with disabilities as well as reduced rates for those living on low income or who receive government assistance.

Lime partners to support healthy meal campaign in London

Micromobility21 Dec 2022

A select number of Lime’s e-bikes in London have been fitted with “Ride to Provide” stickers to support the Felix Project’s Empty Plate Emergency Appeal.

Nashville launches first dockless e-bike programme

Micromobility19 Dec 2022

Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure will work with micromobility providers Bird, Lime, and Spin to launch the pilot programme.

Lime deploys parking wardens in London

Micromobility30 Aug 2022

The micromobility company stationed its wardens near busy e-scooter bays and congratulated riders that parked respectfully and issued notices to incentivise continued responsible parking.

Lime e-scooters integrated with Uber app in London and Milton Keynes

Micromobility22 Apr 2022

Riders in these areas now have access to a second active and sustainable transport option via the app with Lime’s electric bikes already available on the platform.

Victoria Government launches e-scooter trial programme

Micromobility26 Jan 2022

Lime and Neuron Mobility e-scooters will be rolled out across the cities of Melbourne, Yarra and Port Phillip for one year which could be extended pending the outcome of the trial.

No more pedalling the cycle lane myth: for a less congested London, we need fewer cars

Opinions21 Jan 2022

Lime’s Alan Clarke explains how the UK capital can move away from private vehicles towards a lifestyle where city-dwellers can move seamlessly between different modes of public transport.

Next-gen Lime bikes officially launch in Washington DC

Micromobility14 Jan 2022

The electric bike uses a swappable, interchangeable battery that can be shared with the micromobility provider’s Gen4 electric scooter to improve sustainability, reliability and lifespan.

Lime partners with community network to make cities safer for women

News26 Nov 2021

With safety and mobility inherently linked, the micromobility company will provide free rides on its scooters and bikes for women to verified SafeUp guardians in a number of cities.

Seattle transit operator introduces mobility rewards and incentive programme

News13 Oct 2021

Rewards initiative is to help support the SDoT’s “Flip Your Trip” campaign, designed to encourage people to replace car trips with other travel options such as transit, vanpooling, biking, scooting, or staying local.

New Zealand city expands micromobility portfolio

News17 Sep 2021

Neuron Mobility will join Lime as an e-scooter provider in Christchurch, which has seen rental e-scooters and e-bikes used in the city for more than 71,000 trips a month in the past year.

New York City launches e-scooter pilot

News17 Aug 2021

E-scooter providers Bird, Lime and Veo will make up to 3,000 e-scooters available in the East Bronx for phase one of the programme with this figure increasing to 6,000 next year.

Lime and Jelbi extend micromobility access in Berlin-Biesdorf

News11 Aug 2021

Berliners can access Lime e-scooters in the Jelbi app and the integration also coincides with the introduction of 14 new Jelbi locations in the Berlin district of Biesdorf.

Companies join forces to improve safety for micromobility users

News09 Jul 2021

Swarco and Lime are combining their expertise in a pilot project to reduce the traffic crash risk of e-scooter and e-bike users at traffic light-controlled intersections.

First- and last mile e-scooter pilot launches in Berlin

News01 Jun 2021

Lime is working with Swiftmile to add fixed charging stations for e-scooters at highly frequented hubs in the service area, which focuses on the outskirts of the city to the Brandenburg border.

E-scooter companies chosen for London trial

News19 May 2021

Dott, Lime and Tier have been appointed to take part following the selection process, where their ability to meet strict safety requirements and high operating standards was carefully considered.

New York City chooses three e-scooter providers for pilot Bronx project

News16 Apr 2021

NYC DOT and e-scooter companies Bird, Lime and Veo, will work with local communities to site e-scooter parking corrals and educate the public about the pilot.

Washington becomes first city to roll-out Lime e-mopeds

News06 Apr 2021

Launch will be accompanied by a comprehensive safety regime which inldues a mandatory helmet selfie check to confirm that a rider is wearing a helmet as well as an in-trip look at their ride in progress.

Lime invests in new shared e-bike hardware to expand service

News01 Mar 2021

Lime plans to expand its e-bike service to an additional 15 European cities in 2021, while continuing to scale its scooter and moped fleet to offer a multi-modal electric vehicle offering.

Lime and Pedal Me team to help Londoners travel to vaccination centres

News05 Feb 2021

The Ride to Recovery initiative provides citizens with a code for four free rides to use to travel to and from their jab appointments at any point this year.

Lime to pilot electric mopeds in Paris and Washington DC

News29 Jan 2021

Lime is adding e-mopeds to its fleet of e-bikes and e-scooters, which allow for two riders at a time and will provide two high-visibility helmets in the carrying case of every moped.

Christchurch launches electric bike hire trial with Lime

News24 Nov 2020

The council wants to investigate how a shared e-bike service might fit into the transport network in the long-term in the New Zealand city.

Lime launches MaaS platform and forms partnership with Wheels

News09 Oct 2020

The new micro-mobility platform will launch this winter in Austin, Berlin, Miami and Seattle with Lime aiming to be the one-stop-shop for anyone looking to take a car-free trip under five miles.

UK to fast-track e-scooter rental trials to test safety and green credentials

News01 Jul 2020

The first trials, due to last for 12 months, are expected to begin next week and will be closely monitored so the government can assess the benefits of e-scooters and their impact on public space.

Report reveals how citizens are rethinking transportation

News25 Jun 2020

Lime surveyed citizens in Berlin, London, New York City, Seattle and Seoul about their pre- and post-Covid-19 lockdown transport choices and how these may impact future decisions.

Lime works with London cycling campaigners to promote e-bikes

News28 Aug 2019

The company will engage with members of the London Cycling Campaign and local groups across the UK capital to find out their urban mobility needs and priorities.

Google Maps integrates with Lime in more than 100 cities

News13 Aug 2019

Google Maps will show users where a Lime vehicle is available, how long it will take to walk there, a price estimate as well as battery range.

Ride Report aims to provide trustworthy micro-mobility data to cities

News21 Jun 2019

Scheme operators will be scored based on their performance against rigorous data benchmarks, helping cities understand which operators are meeting their compliance requirements.

Lime and Octopus team for a greener London

News25 Apr 2019

Lime warehouses, which charge Lime-E electric assist bike batteries, are being powered by clean and renewable energy in the UK capital.

The near future of urban mobility

Opinions17 Apr 2019

Improving mobility is complex, affected by many inter-related and shifting trends. Phil Williams, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Iomob, looks at how we move towards ’mobility heaven’ and avoid ’driverless car hell’.

Do e-scooters and bikes share similar risks?

News04 Apr 2019

Based on internal and independent third party data, a research report on e-scooter safety by Bird suggests that e-scooters have a similar injury rate to bicycling.

Major US cities partner for micro-mobility pilot

News21 Mar 2019

Charlotte, Detroit and Omaha are using the Passport mobility platform to better manage scooter deployments and their kerbsides.

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