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- 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 
WorldKingston Council to re-tender e-bike contract
Kingston Council is preparing to re-procure its e-bike service contract. Local councillors are demanding affordable fares for residents and strict rules on where e-bikes can be parked.
3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Cycling & Walking · London
Lime UK profits more than double to £4.7m as riders surge
Lime's UK operations saw profits more than double to £4.7m in 2025, with average monthly users reaching 700,000. The company expanded its fleet and introduced new bike models amid ongoing concerns about parking and safety.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 48 - 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.
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WorldVoi e-bikes continue in Ealing despite losing council contract
E-bike operator Voi is continuing to offer services in Ealing after losing a council contract to Lime and Forest. The company claims the council's selection process lacked clear criteria and has vowed to operate under the borough's enforcement procedures.
3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 20- Roads & Driving · London
Met Police boosts e-bike fleet to tackle moped gangs
The Metropolitan Police has increased its electric bike fleet from five to 25 to combat phone snatchers and moped gangs. The expansion, funded by criminal assets and the Home Office, follows a significant drop in phone thefts across London.
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