William Eichler 05 September 2024

Brent threatens cycle hire firm with eviction

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Brent Council has threatened the cycle hire firm Lime with eviction due to safety concerns regarding its e-bikes.

The London borough receives ‘repeated, regular complaints about the bikes left across paths and roads in a haphazard way,’ according to council leader Muhammed Butt.

The local authority has written to Lime proposing the introduction of e-bike parking bays, more resources to manage operations, and a commitment from Lime to give back to the local community.

It said Lime’s response to these requests ‘has not been satisfactory.’

‘To date, Lime has not satisfied our proposals, which we consider vital to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the scheme in Brent,’ said Cllr Butt.

‘Unless Lime changes the way it works with us, we are out of road for its activities in Brent.’

Brent Council has partnered with Lime since 2019 and currently hosts 750 e-bikes in the borough.

Lime has been contacted for comment.

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