Lime bikes in a borough to get designated parking bays

Lime bike riders will no longer be able to end their journey without parking in designated bays following a new partnership between the company and a council.

Lewisham council has announced their partnership with Lime to “expand and improve” the operation of dockless hire bikes around the borough.

The new designated parking bays for Lime bikes will be rolled out across Lewisham from this month in an effort to help to reduce issues caused by “inconsiderate” parking, the council said.

Lime have also committed to removing bikes parked obstructively or discarded within 12 hours of them being reported. 

In cases where bikes are causing an “immediate obstruction” or danger, they will be removed within two hours once reported, the council confirmed.

Councillor Louise Krupski, cabinet member for environment and climate action, said: “Dockless hire bike schemes are a great way to promote active travel, provided they are managed properly. 

“By agreeing this new partnership with Lime, we can support people in Lewisham to make more journeys using hire bikes, as well as addressing existing issues with inconsiderate parking and discarded bikes.”

Manish Kharel, general manager for Lime in London, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Lewisham council to launch this new service, including the introduction of designated parking bays. 

“We have worked closely with them to identify suitable locations for these bays – clear of pedestrian walkways and based on Lime trip data to ensure they are in areas of high demand.” 

(Picture: Lewisham council)