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Business Journals
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Journals
Lime targets Atlanta for new 'LimeBike' e-bike debut
Atlanta will receive more than 700 LimeBike vehicles, which are intended to be easier to ride than the company's previous e-bike models.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Atlanta to be first city to ride on Lime's newest e-bike model
Following months of increased ridership, Lime announced they were launching a LimeBike in Atlanta, the first city to get the new models. While the data itself isn't the exact reason why, Lime has reported increased ridership month-after-month, collectively up more than 60% since 2024. According to the electric vehicle company, Atlanta's status as a leading micromobility city was part of the decision to launch the new model LimeBikes here. 'Atlanta is already one of the leading micromobility cities in North America, and we believe it has the potential to grow further,' Carol Antúnez, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Lime, said. 'That's why we're thrilled to officially launch LimeBike here, making Atlanta the first city in the country to launch a full fleet. With ridership up 62% and e-bike usage more than doubling this year, the demand for sustainable, two-wheeled transportation is soaring, making this an ideal moment for launch.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: E-scooter, e-bike ridership continues to grow in Atlanta, new data shows Atlanta e-bike ridership saw more than 60% increase since 2024 Lime introduces seated e-scooters to the streets of Atlanta The company will also be increasing staffing in Atlanta and investing in 'smarter operations and continued rider education' in the city, with a goal of promoting safety and 'tidy parking.' Over the next few weeks, Lime said they'd be fully replacing the current fleet of LimeBikes in Atlanta with new models. That means there will be 700 new bikes hitting the streets this summer. 'During our initial pilots last year, it was clear that the LimeBike earned the love of our riders, with people returning to them frequently for local travel,' Joe Kraus, President at Lime, said in a statement. 'We're so excited to take our next step with these vehicles and bring them to more cities this spring. The LimeBike makes strides in offering a convenient and inclusive experience to a wider number of riders, while sacrificing nothing in the joy all Lime vehicles inspire.' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE London hospitals buckle to 'Lime bike leg': Surge in A&E admissions for people trapped under collapsing bicycles - as surgeon warns against 'life-threatening injuries'
Londoners are complaining about a new Lime bike safety hazard that's driving a surge in A&E admissions of people who became trapped under the heavy e-bikes. It comes after a recent report spotlighted the rise of what orthopedic surgeons are calling 'Lime bike leg' or broken legs caused by the neon green bikes - weighing 35 kilos - falling on their own riders as they come off them. It has raised concerns about the UK market 'being flooded' with these 'ride-per-minute' devices, use of which is currently unregulated by the UK governm ent, as the California-based company highlighted its 'strong safety record in London' in a statement to MailOnline. Last month, London-focussed news publication London Centric cited three instances where Lime bike users were left with severe injuries after they found themselves pinned under the bike. In each case, the accident occurred during the daytime, none of the riders had been drinking when they fall off the bike, and all three of them believe their injuries were exacerbated by the weight of the Lime bike and allegedly poorly-maintained brakes. The most harrowing case concerned 30-year-old Alex, a seasoned Lime bike user who found himself on the operating table after an accident last July. Alex was cycling to work near his office in Liverpool Street Station when he applied the brakes to avoid hitting a pedestrian, only to discover they weren't working. He swerved the bike to avoid a collision but ended up falling sideways, with the bike on top of him. Alex told the media outlet the bike's strut - or the white curved metal bar with the Lime logo that holds its rechargeable battery - had crushed his leg with such force that his femur or thigh bone was 'shattered to pieces'. Doctors treating Alex couldn't believe the accident had been caused by a bicycle, explaining these kinds of injuries come from 'motorbikes'. After he underwent surgery and months of 'recuperation', Alex can walk again but will live with metal bars and pins placed inside his leg. 'My consultant said this is an injury that in other situations might kill people.' Commenting on the 'Lime bike leg' phenomenon, an orthopedic surgeon at London's St. George's Hospital said he'd seen an uptick in cases caused by commuters 'coming off electric bikes' like those operated by Lime. Speaking to MailOnline, Mr Mark Webb said: 'As an orthopaedic consultant working in a busy major trauma centre, we have seen an increase in significant injuries with people coming off their electric bikes. 'The e-bikes can travel at significant speed and tend to be heavy,' he added. 'This increases the risk of a significant injury with relatively simple falls.' Dr Webb revealed that they will typically see 'at least one or two patients who have fallen' from their bikes on most days, adding: 'We commonly see people with fractures involving the ankle joint and knee joint. Social media users on sites like Instagram and Reddit shared their personal experiences in response to the story about 'Lime bike legs' 'We also see a number of open fractures, which is when the broken bone has been exposed through a cut in the skin to the outside world. 'Open fractures carry a high risk of bone infection and this in turn has a risk of becoming a limb threatening injury. 'Head injuries are also commonly seen following a fall from an e-bike,' he continued. 'Injuries range from concussion to severe brain damage, or even death.' When Private Eye published an interview with London Centric founder and journalist Jim Waterson, who first reported on the rise of 'Lime bike leg' cases in the capital, several Instagram users rushed to the comments section to share their own experiences. 'I broke my collarbone and left wrist coming off the lime bike,' one person wrote. 'It was more the phone mugger's fault than the bikes but I will say that when I was in A&E, the doctor said 'They're death traps, stay off them. We get people in all the time.'' Another said the 'same thing happened to me' while recalling how they suffered three broken bones and a dislocation after the 'bike went down on its own' when they braked at an intersection. They added it will take one or two years to completely heal from their injuries, adding: 'Got a ton of screws and plates in there.' However, when they reported the incident to Lime, they were told that 'nothing [was wrong' with the bike and that the rider didn't qualify for their insurance scheme. As per Lime's micromobility insurance policy, riders are entitled to compensation for 'severe bodily injuries that happen' while riding one of the company's neon green bikes 'even if it is due to the rider's own mistake and not the fault of Lime'. They are protected against damages that may arise directly from such an accident so long as it occurred in the UK and the insurance claim was raised within one year of the date of the accident. A spokesperson for Lime bike said: 'We are saddened to hear about these unfortunate incidents and we wish these riders a swift recovery. 'At Lime, safety is our highest priority. It guides how we design and maintain our vehicles, how we develop technology and educational materials to encourage safe riding, and how we work with cities to provide safe riding environments. 'Lime's strong safety record in London has resulted in 99.99% of trips ending without a reported incident.' After the article was shared on Reddit, other Londoners took to the social media platform to discuss its findings, with one person writing they had to 'carry' an injured Lime bike driver 'off the road' after he fell off the cycle and broke his leg. 'He was in a really bad way,' they continued. 'I broke my toe recently when one fell off the pavement onto it,' another shared. A Lime bike weighs about 35 kilos, making it over four times heavier than a standard bicycle, with an average speed of around 15 mph/24 kmh. Some commuters also complained the brakes on Lime bikes are 'f***ing awful', with one person noting they've encountered 'more with dodgy brakes than without'. Another said: 'I've used Lime bikes & scooters worldwide. The brakes are very weak even when functioning correctly. The tyres they use are only safe in dry summer weather. Very poor grip when wet! 'This combination plus the excessive mass makes them very dangerous compared to a regular bike. I still use them but you have to cycle in a risk averse way.' Others, however, suggested the accidents were caused by 'inexperienced riders' rather than the bikes itself. 'They overtake heavy vehicles with blindspots, tailgate, jump red lights, ride on the pavement, and just generally don't seem to know what's good for them or the other road users,' one person said. The surgeon who operated on Alex's leg, Mr Jaison Patel at Barts NHS Trust and Align Orthopaedics, appeared to agree while recommending safety training for Lime bike riders so they're more aware of road conditions and precautions.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tourist's huge mistake on Aussie road prompts warning over $2,200 fine: 'Really important'
Transport authorities are reminding Aussie road users to take extra care with navigation tools like Google and Apple Maps after a British tourist inadvertently found herself in the middle of a busy motorway while using a Lime Bike. Emma Louise, who said she didn't have a helmet for her bike, had no choice but to call for help after her mobile navigation app took her on a prohibited route and ended up stuck in a dual carriageway in Sydney. "So I'm in Australia, and I'm on an electric bike," Emma shared online from a central reserve with cars and trucks whizzing past. "I put the map in where I want to go," she explained, adding that while she requested the route with a walking mode of transport, the app thought she was in a car due to her speed and "took her on the motorway". Transport for NSW was luckily able to send help out to retrieve Emma and her bike before anyone was injured. The state authority told Yahoo News it's "crucial" for those riding bikes and e-bikes to stick to the road rules "which are in place to keep riders, and those they share the road or path with, safe." A spokesperson for Transport for New South Wales told Yahoo that while it endorses the benefits of e-bikes, cyclists are "some of our most vulnerable road users because they don't have the protection of a vehicle in a crash." They added: "Most tunnels are not designed for bicycle use and are high-speed vehicle thoroughfares that do not have the infrastructure or provisions in place for cyclists or pedestrians. "If riders are using an app for directions, they should ensure it is set to the bicycle option and is set to exclude tunnels and motorways," the spokesperson said. "It is also really important for riders to always wear a helmet, which can dramatically reduce the risk of being injured in a fall or crash." The fine for not wearing a helmet in NSW is $410 while the penalty for bicycle riders disobeying road access rules is $320, with a maximum court-imposed penalty of $2,200. 🚙 Aussie drivers warned over risk of $77 parking fine loophole 🏎️ Millions warned as change speed cameras becomes official 🚨 Urgent warning over deadly trend on Aussie roads Rented electric bikes and scooters are becoming increasingly widespread across Australian capital cities, but have proven to be controversial — with some going as far as calling for their ban, with many claiming they cause serious accidents. It's not the first time that a rented e-bike has found itself in a busy tunnel under Sydney's CBD, with a rider filmed peddling along the Eastern Distributor before crashing with a raised lane divider in April last year. "After locating the cyclist, we closed a lane and dispatched our Incident Response personnel to assist. The cyclist was able to exit the tunnel before our team arrived,' a spokesperson for Transurban said at the time. "We have clear signage at the entrance [of] our tunnels advising cyclists not to enter." Any road user who finds themselves in an emergency where they are at high risk of an accident is advised to call emergency services. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
