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Projects · LondonLondon mobile data speeds lag behind global cities
Tests conducted across London revealed slower network response times than Ofcom's target, with Eversholt Street in Somers Town and Dalston in Hackney identified as particularly poor areas for mobile data. City Hall forecasts a fourteenfold increase in demand over the next decade.
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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.
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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.
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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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