Topic
Cycling
17 stories, newest first.
Cycling & Walking · WestminsterWestminster seizes over 1,000 dockless bikes in parking crackdown
Westminster City Council has removed more than 1,000 dockless hire bikes from its streets since May as part of a campaign against obstructive parking. The authority has also issued over 5,300 penalty notices to operators, totalling more than £53,000.
Westminster3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 20- Cycling & Walking · London
Lime funds nearly £900,000 for e-bike parking bays
E-bike operator Lime has awarded nearly £900,000 to nine London boroughs to create around 600 new parking bays. The funding aims to address complaints about e-bikes being left on pavements and in streets.
London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 
Cycling & Walking · LondonMayor plans single London-wide rule for dockless bikes
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has proposed a unified regulatory system for dockless rental bikes across the capital. The plan aims to address issues of safety, parking, and data sharing, potentially replacing the current borough-by-borough approach.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Cycling & Walking · LondonMayor urges speedier e-bike regulation amid safety concerns
London's mayor is calling for faster government action on regulating dockless e-bike schemes. The schemes have seen a surge in use, but concerns remain over safety, parking, and a lack of consistent rules across boroughs.
London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 30- Cycling & Walking · London
1,057 London Schools Achieve Gold Status for Sustainable Travel
A record 1,057 schools in London have earned gold accreditation from Transport for London's Travel for Life scheme. This award celebrates institutions that actively reduce car dependency and encourage sustainable transport methods for students.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 40 - Cycling & Walking · London
TfL offers half-price cycle passes for World Car Free Day
Transport for London is reducing the cost of its monthly Santander Cycles pass to £10 for new subscribers to mark World Car Free Day. The offer is available for a limited period, encouraging more Londoners to cycle for their daily journeys.
London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 20 
Cycling & Walking · LondonGovernment Pledges Billions for Active Travel by 2030
The government is set to invest billions in active travel by 2030, with the majority of funding devolved to local authorities. The ambition is for 60% of children to walk or cycle to school by 2035.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Cycling & Walking · LondonSantander Cycles offer: Unlimited rides for £10 a month
Londoners can access unlimited Santander Cycle rides for £10 a month through a new Transport for London (TfL) promotion. The offer, valid for new subscribers, marks World Car Free Day and runs for a limited period.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Cycling & Walking · Central LondonDozens of Lime bikes block pavement on Lime Street
More than 50 Lime rental bikes were found blocking the pavement on Lime Street in central London on Tuesday, September 15. The obstruction required a lorry driver to move bikes to exit the street, and locals have expressed frustration.
Central London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Cycling & Walking · London
London councils seize 3,393 illegal e-bikes this year
London councils have confiscated 3,393 e-bikes this year due to dangerous parking or abandonment. This figure is a 23% increase on last year's total. The seizures highlight a growing problem with illegal modifications and the potential fire risks associated with some machines.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Cycling & Walking · LondonSutton streets ranked among London's least healthy
Sutton's streets have been identified as among the least healthy in London, according to the 2026 Healthy Streets Scorecard. The borough ranked 30th out of 33, scoring 1.79 out of 10, with only 1.8% of roads featuring protected cycle tracks.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Cycling & Walking · London
London E-bike Riders Warned on Cycle Lane Legality
Londoners using e-bikes are urged to verify their vehicles comply with UK law before riding in cycle lanes. Non-compliant e-bikes can be classified as motor vehicles, leading to potential penalties and restrictions on use.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Roads & Driving · London
E-bike riders cause injuries to cyclists on London roads
Recklessly ridden and illegally modified e-bikes are posing a significant danger to cyclists on London's roads and dedicated bike lanes. Two women have suffered severe injuries after collisions with e-bike riders, prompting calls for greater regulation and enforcement.
London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 69 · Hype 45 - Cycling & Walking · London
Thousands of Ebikes Seized as London Councils Tackle Pavement Obstructions
London boroughs have seized at least 3,000 dockless ebikes this year, with Lime accounting for over 2,000 impoundments. Campaigners highlight safety concerns for pedestrians, while operators cite a lack of parking bays. New powers will enable Transport for London to create a unified regulatory framework.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 30 
Cycling & Walking · South LondonE-bikes blocked pavements in Penge after app glitch
An app glitch caused e-bikes to be left blocking pavements in Penge, south-east London, forcing a blind man into the road. Lime has since updated its geofencing technology to prevent further issues.
South London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Cycling & Walking · LondonLondon Cycling Festival Returns Across 19 Boroughs
The London Cycling Festival is set to return on 20 September 2026, featuring organised rides, bike maintenance, and entertainment across 19 London boroughs. Most events are single-day, though one in Brent will run for five days.
London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Cycling & Walking · LondonCyclists running red lights spark reader backlash
A debate is growing among readers regarding cyclists who disregard red traffic signals. Some argue this behaviour endangers vulnerable road users and contradicts principles of shared space, pointing to past infrastructure reversals.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 20