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'A polarised debate': Paris to vote on banning self-service e-scooters

Self-service e-scooters have become commonplace on the streets of Paris since they were first introduced five years ago, but irresponsible use and a rising accident toll have hardened city hall’s attitude towards the popular mode of transport. On April 2 residents in the capital will vote on whether to ban…

France 24

E-scooters: a tale of two cities as London and Paris plot different paths

London seems to be slowly embracing the rental scooters but in Paris the love affair with trottinettes looks over

The Guardian - UK

Lime criticised for offering free rides before Paris e-scooter referendum

Deputy mayor objects to incentive of free 10-minute rides to those who sign up to electoral register

The Guardian - UK

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Drivers asked to go without a car in Uber experiment

Fifty Australian drivers will be paid to go without their own car for a month in a social experiment designed to accelerate transport trends.

AAP

Car 20mph speed limit could make cities safer, says Lime scooter boss

Wayne Ting, the company’s chief executive, claimed that ‘slowing down’ cars could improve safety

Evening Standard

Paris Police Report More Than 400 E-Scooter Accidents In 2022

In 2022, there were more than 400 accidents involving electric scooters which resulted in more than 450 injuries, and unfortunately, three deaths.

InsideEVs

New fleet of 700 Nottingham e-bikes will be a 'leisurely travel solution'

The bikes are set to be rolled out in the coming months

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Evening Standard

Wandsworth Council begin seizing ‘dumped’ Lime e-bikes

Council takes action after claims bikes are causing ‘unacceptable obstructions’ on pavements

Evening Standard

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

Reuters

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

No way for Waka Kotahi to know how dangerous e-scooters are

Transport agency Waka Kotahi is still debating how to measure the maximum power output, the High Court warns.

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Manchester Evening News

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

Evening Standard

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

ABC News

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.

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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

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

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

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