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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 Independent UK

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.

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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

Evening Standard

‘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

The Independent UK

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.

Barchart

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

Evening Standard

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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 Economic Times

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Incredible destinations, not far from your doorstop

Marie Claire

‘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 Conversation

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

The Independent UK

Fresh crackdown on e-bikes as central London council signs 'pioneering' deal with Lime

Westminster council strikes ‘pioneering’ agreement with Lime that will see the e-bike rental company share real-time information on the location and number of cycles across the borough

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Thousands of badly parked e-bikes confiscated in London

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The Independent UK

London council confiscates 2,500 rental e-bikes in crackdown on bad parking

Kensington and Chelsea council has charged operators more than £200,000 for seizure of bikes parked incorrectly in the past 18 months

Evening Standard

London council seizes 2,500 badly parked e-bikes as Lime slapped with £143,000-worth of fines

Kensington and Chelsea council has slapped operators with £210,000 in fines, storage and release fees since the town hall began its enforcement action

The Canberra Times

Criticism of the War Memorial is unfair and misguided

The very notion of 'Australian Wars' is an unsubstantiated invention.

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The Canberra Times

Light rail will slow us down, and what about the carbon debt?

It's a tax on commuters.

Evening Standard

When will the London Tube strikes end? No breakthrough in sight as capital suffers more disruption

More talks between the RMT and London Underground bosses are expected next week

The National (Scotland)

Why Lime is the ‘lucky’ solar brand behind Scotland’s World Cup charge

Scotland’s route to the 2026 World Cup has been defined by nerve‑shredding nights, statement performances and goals that will be replayed for…

The Independent UK

Drivers ditch cars for bikes as fuel prices continue to soar

Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz means the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts have increased

Evening Standard

Rising fuel prices are pushing drivers towards cycling, survey suggests

E-bike rental company Lime commissioned the poll.

RideApart

Toyota Built an Off-Road Electric 3-Wheeled Scooter That Fits In Your Car. You Might Be Able to Buy It

The Toyota Land Hopper Concept is what you get when you cross a Lime scooter with Toyota sensibility and add an extra wheel. And it's designed to fit in your Land Cruiser's trunk.

Evening Standard

How to beat this week's Tube strikes as RMT walkouts hit London

RMT union members are set to walk out on Tuesday and Thursday this week

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