Kyrgios could cop fine over e-scooter ride Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will be spoken to by Victoria Police after being busted riding an electric scooter without wearing a helmet in central Melbourne. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
How to be a CEO podcast: Lime’s Wayne Ting on optimism in a crisis For a couple of years, Lime seemed to be one of those companies that pops in exactly the right place at the precisely the right time. Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023
Lime pauses all scooter operations in London due to poor weather The message came after London was hit by sheets of snow and ice Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022
Lime's CEO says cars, not other scooter companies, are his true business rivals Lime is on track to reach its first profitable year yet and banking on people's desire for green transportation. Fortune · Dec 9, 2022
E-Bike Sharing Firms In The U.K. Launch Responsible Parking Campaigns Leading e-bike sharing platforms, Lime and HumanForest, are urging customers to park responsibly via new advertising campaigns.. InsideEVs · Nov 28, 2022
Pedestrian ‘jungle’: the row in Paris over rented e-scooters Road safety concerns, scooters ‘strewn across the ground’ and questions over environmental credentials could lead to a ban The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022
Companies like Lime and Lyft are improving design and operations to deliver on sustainability promises Although shared e-bikes and scooters are touted as an environmentally friendly way to get around cities, the companies are often net contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Fortune · Nov 21, 2022
Wandsworth Council begin seizing ‘dumped’ Lime e-bikes Council takes action after claims bikes are causing ‘unacceptable obstructions’ on pavements Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022
London council vows to seize Lime e-bikes blocking its streets in ultimatum Wandsworth Council says bikes have blocked busy streets around rail stations and Tube stations Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2022
Paris considers electric scooter ban over safety concerns Paris is considering banning its 15,000 rental electric scooters due to concerns about public safety on the city's sidewalks, but operators are proposing a series of improvements in the hope of getting their licences renewed. Reuters · Nov 15, 2022
Salford's e-scooter trial extended after more than 400,000 rides The move comes after the scooters proved a big hit in the city Manchester Evening News · Nov 3, 2022
Lime invests another £6 million in London’s e-bike infrastructure The investment has helped the firm launch its fourth-generation e-bike and expand its physical footprint across London Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2022
Julia was knocked down by an e-scooter and her medical bill was $15,000. So who's financially liable? There have been a number of serious accidents in Australia involving e-scooters. But for those involved, the fine print surrounding who is liable can be tricky to navigate. ABC News · Aug 29, 2022
Lime Garden want their music to help fans escape existential dread The energetic Brighton four-piece sit down with Megan Graye to discuss juggling the band with their ‘real jobs’, why community is crucial to music-making, and how they want to offer escapism for their fans The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022
The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022 Who's liable if you're injured or killed riding an e-scooter? The rental e-scooter craze is sweeping the globe, with millions of the vehicles dotting pavements in more than 600 cities. Studies predict there will be 4.6 million shared e-scooters in operation worldwide by 2024.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022 Solution or hazard? Australia’s e-scooter debate gains speed, but the rules are a mess With rising petrol prices and environmental concerns, e-scooters are quickly growing in popularity. But as legislation lags, are they safe?
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022 The Rise of the Bike Hire Tribes Bike rental in the city has gone berserk. Before getting in the wrong saddle, let Martin Robinson find the wheels for you
InsideEVs · Jun 17, 2022 Lime Begins Pilot Testing Of New Citra Electric Scooter In California E-mobility company Lime is running tests for its new electric scooter, the Citra. It’s designed for longer distances as opposed to its fleet of standup scooters.
Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022 People choosing not to wear a helmet when riding because it messes up their hair "People often avoid wearing helmets, despite feeling safer when using one."
Manchester Evening News · May 30, 2022 E-scooter safety prioritised amid initial concerns by authorities during trial in Salford “We consider the safety of our vehicles, those riding them and members of the public our biggest priority."
Evening Standard · May 19, 2022 TfL announces extension to e-scooter rental trial Londoners will be able to continue hiring e-scooters until at least November this year after TfL announced an extension to a trial scheme.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 ‘I know they’re exciting – but calm down!’ Britain’s love-hate affair with the e-scooter There are more than 750,000 private e-scooters in the UK, most of them being used illegally. Why have they become so popular – and so disliked?
Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2022 E-scooters could return to the streets of Rochdale despite end of controversial trial The year long pilot came to an end last month, with council chiefs opting not to extend the scheme by a further six months.
ABC News · Apr 7, 2022 E-scooter use on the rise in Victoria as petrol prices continue to impact cost of living E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular across Victoria as petrol prices remain high, with commuters looking for ways to save money.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022 4,000 electric scooters hitting Chicago streets next month Three firms — Lime, Spin and Superpedestrian — will start renting 1,000 scooters apiece outside downtown. City Hall also will let Lyft, operator of the Divvy bike-sharing system, add 1,000 scooters to its 230 downtown docking stations.