Are cars really the problem? London cyclists, it’s time to look within our ranks Opinion Have vigilante cyclists shouting at cars been waging the wrong war? Mauricio Alencar says it's time for cyclists to look within their own ranks.
Voi rides on in London borough despite council order Transport & Infrastructure Voi is continuing to operate hundreds of e-bikes in Ealing despite the council choosing Lime and Forest to run its new rental scheme, City AM understands. The Swedish e-bike operator has not removed its fleet after its previous agreement with the west London council expired at the end of July, leaving three companies operating in [...]
Ealing stalls on Voi contract as ‘sensitive discussions’ threaten West London e-bike network Transport & Infrastructure Ealing Council has held back from signing a fresh e-bike agreement with operator Voi, City AM understands, stalling its upcoming operating period as backroom negotiations expose growing regulatory divide on London’s high streets. Town hall chiefs have admitted that negotiations have hit a deadlock, revealing they are mired in non-disclosure talks ahead of a looming [...]
Lime trialled fast-food lane that let Deliveroo riders bypass speed limits June 2, 2026 Lime has scrapped a trial that allowed Deliveroo riders to bypass speed restrictions on its rental e-bikes after questions were raised over the policy. The scheme, first reported by London Centric, gave riders using Lime’s new Delivery Pass access to areas where ordinary users would automatically be slowed down by the company’s “turtle mode” system. [...]
Can an e-bike subscription win over London commuters from Lime and Forest? May 17, 2026 London’s dockless bike market has become increasingly competitive, but for regular riders the main difference between operators is often cost, rather than convenience. Lime and Forest dominate much of the capital’s dockless cycling network and both have become embedded in the daily commute, particularly across central London where short journeys are often quicker by bike [...]
Lime races SpaceX and OpenAI to IPO as revenues soar May 11, 2026 Lime, the Uber-backed e-bike giant, filed for a Nasdaq listing over the weekend, joining a growing cohort of tech giants racing toward public markets this year. The Silicon-Valley based micromobility titan, known for its ubiquitous green bikes, plans to list on Nasdaq this year, following revenues jumping 29 per cent to $886.7m (£665m) in 2025, [...]
Lime pedals new flat fee pass for London’s delivery drivers April 21, 2026 Lime is piloting a new ‘delivery pass’ in London designed to give the capital’s growing number of food delivery cyclist cheaper access to its e-bike fleet, City AM understands. The new, reduced price package has landed on the app as concerns mount over the proliferation of illegal and unregulated bikes on the city’s streets. The [...]
Bolt expands London e-bikes ahead of Tube strike disruption April 20, 2026 Bolt is expanding its e-bike network across central and west London ahead of a fresh wave of Tube and bus strikes, City AM understands, to try ease pressure on the capital’s strained transport system. The ride-hailing firm said its bikes are now available in Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham, adding to its existing presence in [...]
Richmond council to consider Lime’s future in contract vote March 12, 2026 Richmond councillors will next week decide whether to force Lime out of the borough’s booming e-bike market, City AM understands, as riders are mobilised ahead of a crunch committee meeting that could reshape cycling across southwest London. Emails seen by City AM show Lime users have been invited to attend Monday evening’s transport and air [...]
Lime subscription brings e-bike fares in line with TfL March 9, 2026 E-bike giant Lime is launching a new UK subscription aimed at frequent riders that will bring the cost of short journeys close to, and in some cases below, local public transport fares. The company said its new ‘Limeprime’ membership will offer flat-rate rides of up to 20 minutes for a monthly fee across London, Milton [...]