Electric bike hire company Lime is to continue offering its two wheeled transport to residents and visitors in Ealing following the renewal of its partnership with Ealing Council.
Since first launching in Ealing, which was the first London Borough to offer Lime, in 2018, 240,000 rides have been taken on the Lime bikes with over 550,000km being travelled in an around the borough.
Georgia Corr, public policy manager, Lime, said: “Ealing was one of the founding members of London’s micro-mobility scene. It played a significant role in Lime’s e-bike launch in London over three years ago, as well as our e-scooter launch last year, so it’s no surprise we are delighted to be able to continue working together to offer our e-bike service in the borough.”
Councillor Deirdre Costigan, cabinet member for Climate Action at Ealing Council said: “Cycling is a great alternative to getting in the car for shorter journeys and by supporting residents to make this positive shift, we will be able to slash the harmful emissions which cause air pollution and contribute to the climate crisis. Getting on a bike has also been proven to do great things for mental and physical wellbeing, so choosing two wheels over four can really benefit everyone in the long-term.”
Ms Corr added: “By establishing a strong relationship and service, we’ve successfully encouraged people out of cars and onto more sustainable modes of transport. Lime is set for a record-breaking year in 2022 in London, as more people than ever embrace shared, sustainable transport options in our capital. Ealing is no exception, with July even set to break the borough’s monthly e-bike ride record as part of our busiest summer yet.”
