"Dockless hired e-bikes are popular, convenient and emit zero emissions, and micro-mobility is often seen as the solution to transport in cities. But the sector is unregulated. There are concerns over injuries and road safety with a cohort of newer cyclists using the bikes. And one of the biggest headaches is where they park - dockless meaning they can be left pretty much anywhere. Pavements are blocked and there is criticism the rollout of the bikes has not been matched with infrastructure."
"One council that has really embraced the phenomenon is Hackney, which recently announced a Lime fee for 30 minutes would be the same as a bus - 1.75. Sarah Young from Hackney Council said by making e-bike hire the same cost as a bus fare, the authority was supporting more people to take up cycling. She said tougher measures would be brought in to ensure bikes are parked responsibly. Parking compliance would be monitored, and the operators held to account if any issues were identified."
Dockless hired e-bikes are popular, convenient and emit zero emissions, and micro-mobility is often seen as the solution to transport in cities. The sector is unregulated, creating concerns over injuries and road safety among newer cyclists. Dockless parking means bikes can be left almost anywhere, causing blocked pavements and infrastructure shortfalls. Lime operates about 50,000 bikes in London. Hackney Council set a 30-minute Lime fee equal to a bus fare of £1.75 to encourage cycling and will monitor parking compliance and hold operators accountable. Disabled residents report severe accessibility impacts and call for docked-only schemes. Long-term plans envisage dedicated parking bays.
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