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Lime bikes hurtling around the city: is this the revenge of a priced-out generation?

From running red lights to dumping bikes, some Lime users get a bad rap. But many who grumble about them don’t appreciate their own privilege, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Electric scooters: Lime, Bird and Dott fined €2.6 million in Rome

In Rome, the Antitrust authority fined Lime, Bird and Dott €2.6 million for blocking free-ride offers, as Italy defends the service and Europe moves to ban it.

Euronews

How do Lime’s ebikes make money? Share market debut sheds light on finances

The firm’s public listing raised US$167m but analysts have been wondering for years: how does this business stack up?

The Guardian - AU

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Dockless e-bike operators in City of London face fines of up to £10,000 unless they meet new rules

Lime, Forest and Voi will be expected to comply with rules relating to parking allocations and enforcement or risk being penalised

Evening Standard

Lime says it is serious about cracking down on errant riders. Now it's time to prove it

Proof is in the pudding.

The Canberra Times

We'll crack down on rogue e-bike dumpers, says Lime

'Riders who breach the rules face a progressive disciplinary policy.'

The Canberra Times

Call to end 'out of control' e-bikes before someone is killed

ACT government lays out rules for dangerously dumped Lime e-bikes.

The Canberra Times

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Melbourne council votes to scrap Lime ebikes for failing to meet ‘bare minimum standards’

City of Yarra councillors end trial, claiming the company has not done enough to stop dumping and misuse of share bikes

The Guardian - AU

There are dangerous loopholes in the regulation of ebikes

Letters: Readers respond to an article about a woman who was hit by a child on a Lime bike

The Guardian - UK

Germany puts the squeeze on Lime and Bolt with tougher e-scooter liability rules

Rental scooters represented around one-fifth of insured e-scooters in 2023 but accounted for roughly 40% of claims.

Euronews

LIME announces landmark three-year partnership with Motherwell FC

Glasgow based renewable energy company LIME has announced a major new three-year partnership with Motherwell Football Club, becoming the club’s…

The National (Scotland)

Germany set to make rental e-scooter operators liable for accidents

Measures aim to make it easier for victims to gain compensation, with firms such as Bolt and Lime held responsible for damage

The Guardian - UK

Westminster launches major crackdown on ‘swarms’ of e-bikes parked dangerously in central London

Dozens of bikes were seized by the council with the likes of Lime and Forest now required to pay for their return

Evening Standard

Ant McPartlin rages over Lime bikes as he reveals ‘reason for leaving London’

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The Economic Times

Uber-backed Lime rides IPO wave to $1.73 billion valuation in Nasdaq debut

Uber-backed Lime jumped 8% in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the e-scooter and bike rental company at $1.73 billion. The IPO reflects renewed investor interest in new listings amid volatile markets. Lime, operating in 230+ cities, remains loss-making but benefits from growing urban micromobility demand and Uber partnership support.

Evening Standard

Ant McPartlin 'so f***ing sick' of London's e-bikes and claims they're the reason he moved away

The presenter, 50, admitted he ‘kicked’ a pile of Lime bikes parked outside his old Wimbledon home

The Independent UK

‘No justice’: Lime refuse to compensate woman left with two spinal fractures after being hit by child on e-bike

Jane Ouartsi was ploughed into by a child on a Lime bike while walking in a pedestrianised area of central London in August 2023

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Dear Future Lime Stock Investors, Mark Your Calendars for July 1

Lime is gearing up for its Nasdaq debut, bringing growth ambitions, financial questions, and plenty for investors to watch.

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Evening Standard

London council threatens to seize hire bikes after being 'overwhelmed' by dumped cycles around Wimbledon

Merton Council has requested an urgent meeting with e-bike operators Forest and Lime as day two of The Championships gets underway

The Economic Times

US stocks: Uber-backed Lime seeks up to $1.66 billion valuation in US IPO

Electric bike and scooter operator Lime is aiming for a valuation of up to $1.66 billion in its US IPO, seeking to raise over $180 million. Despite past losses, the company boasts rapid revenue growth and a global presence. Uber, a key investor, plans to buy shares. This offering will…

The Economic Times

Lime plans to name Uber as anchor investor in IPO: report

San Francisco-based ⁠startup Lime is backed by Uber Technologies. It filed to go public in the United States in May.

The Guardian - UK

Naked cycling: is it ever acceptable to ride a rental bike in the nude?

The World Naked Bike Ride is designed to draw attention to the vulnerability of cyclists in the city. But this year’s London event is in the news after half the riders used rental bikes

Marie Claire

A Staycation Summer: Your Insider Guide to the UK’s Most Wholesome Locations

Incredible destinations, not far from your doorstop

The Conversation

‘Lime bike leg’: what doctors are seeing in ebike crashes

A man in his 30s arrived at the Royal London Major Trauma Centre after what sounded like a relatively minor cycling accident. He had been riding a shared ebike when he lost control and fell. By the time I met him, scans had revealed a complex fracture around his ankle…

The Independent UK

E-bike hire firms face council fines over abandoned bikes on pavements

Members of the House of Lords voiced concerns over bikes being left on pavements

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