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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
David Humphreys

Liverpool's new e-bike scheme finally launched after original scheme scrapped

The new initiative to replace Liverpool’s city bike scheme is being rolled out across the city today.

Voi, which provides the e-scooter service throughout Liverpool, is introducing a fleet of 50 e-bikes on to the streets. This number could rise to as many as 150 depending on popularity of the scheme.

The Swedish firm has stepped in to provide the service following the scrapping of the Liverpool City Bike scheme that launched in 2014. Plans for the new rental project were confirmed by the local authority cabinet this summer.

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