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Stop whining about Lime bikes: they’re currently the jewel in Britain’s diminutive active travel crown

The negative column inches about piles of bikes left sprawled across the pavements of London might dominate - but for all the noise, George makes a case for embracing accessible and affordable e-bikes for all

Thu, May 01, 2025 13:44

Lime and Human Forest bikes lined up in the hire bay

“The mere sight of broken white lines with the words Cycle Hire Only is enough to send them into apoplexy”: Locals cry “war on cars” after car parking spaces replaced with 350 Lime e-bike bays, calling them “blight on the streets” + more on the live blog

Here to kickstart a glorious four-day week, Adwitiya is bringing you all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 08:14

Hire bikes parked at end of west London street during Boat Race

“A few bikes show up and it’s the apocalypse”: Angry locals fume after “swarms” of hire bikes “dumped” on streets during Boat Race – but cyclists say, “Imagine if they all drove cars instead” + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, Peter Sagan’s still dancing, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, reaction, and silliness on the midweek live blog

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 08:50

One in 10 Lime bikes have dangerous mechanical issues including malfunctioning brakes, report suggests

Bike mechanic raises alarm about safety concerns with hire bikes, with 12 per cent estimated to need to be taken out of service due to "high-risk" maintenance issues including flat tyres, missing parts and malfunctioning brakes

Tue, Mar 04, 2025 17:59

Lime launches £20m plan to clamp down on “obstructive” e-bike parking and deter “illegal” cycling on pavements and running red lights

The hire bike company’s ‘Action Plan’ also includes the creation of 2,500 new parking spaces in London, technology to block poor parking “in real time”, and a £250k commitment to improve access to cycling

Thu, Jan 30, 2025 11:59

Timothée Chalamet parks Lime bike at London premiere of A Complete Unknown

Dylan goes electric… and gets fined! Timothée Chalamet slapped with “£65 parking fine” after riding Lime bike to London premiere of A Complete Unknown

The Oscar nominee says he opted to hire one of the dockless e-bikes due to a “traffic jam” in the capital, but claims he was fined for leaving the bike in a ‘no-parking zone’ on the red carpet

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 12:10

Paris cycle lane and Times bus journeys headline

“Cars never seem to be the problem”: Cyclists slam Times article blaming Paris cycle lanes for slower bus journeys – but ex-transport officer claims “bikes prioritised over everything”; Chalamet cycles; Montmartre 2025 Tour finale? + more on the live blog

It’s the middle of the week, it’s the middle of January, and Ryan Mallon’s back with some hopefully not so middling cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 09:18

Lime calls for more parking spaces in response to new TfL e-bike enforcement policy

CoMoUK says best solution to problematic parking is pan-London approach for shared bikes and e-scooters

Mon, Dec 02, 2024 16:53

“Pissed off” residents use angle grinders to chop up Lime bikes abandoned by “thoughtless” cyclists in private car park

“Overcrowding highlights the need for more designated parking locations,” Lime said in response to the news, after residents sent them pictures of the hacked up bikes to be collected from the private property

Thu, Nov 21, 2024 17:39

New parking bays and automatic “slow zones” mean Lime can continue operating e-bikes in Brent

‘Slow zones’ will see automatic speed restrictions in busy hotspots, such as around Wembley Stadium

Tue, Nov 12, 2024 13:51