2023 has been a record breaking year for dockless bike hire in London. The lime green Lime bikes offer fast, convenient, environment friendly transport for an ever growing number users. But some incorrectly parked or abandoned bikes present a hazard.
Lime bikes in a no parking zone or causing an obstruction should be reported to the operator as soon as possible. This is easily done via "Improper or illegal parking" menu in the Lime app--just take a photo and send. It's not necessary to be riding a bike. Or alternatively,
- call 0800 808 5223
- email support@li.me
- email lewisham@glendale-services.co.uk
- use the Council's 'Love Clean Streets' app
- use the 'Fix My Street' app.
The operator must remove reported bikes within 12 hours.
Parking rules for Ladywell Fields vary depending on location. The south field and the middle field east of the Ravensbourne are no parking zones. Elsewhere in Ladywell Fields it is permitted to end a journey and park the bike responsibly. The Lime app is giving users clear instructions on how and where to park and collects fines from users who do not end their journey properly.
The parking zones are about to change, though. Lewisham Council has just announced a plan to create 300 bike park and hire bays across the borough. With the introduction of designated Lime bike bays, parking will be banned everywhere else.