‘Taking the mickey’: Inner-city council tears up e-bike deal

Yarra City Council has accused e-bike operator Lime of failing to address illegal parking, footpath riding, and drunk users, leading to the termination of their agreement.

Justin Tomlinson

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‘Taking the mickey’: Inner-city council tears up e-bike deal

Yarra City Council has terminated its agreement with e-bike operator Lime, accusing the company of failing to address ongoing compliance issues. Council officials claimed that Lime is "taking the mickey" out of local ratepayers by not taking sufficient action against problematic rider behaviors.[1][2][3]

The council's decision follows persistent concerns regarding illegal parking, footpath riding, and individuals operating the e-bikes while under the influence of alcohol. The local government determined that the operator had failed to adequately punish users who violated these safety and parking regulations.[1][2][3]

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