Electric bikes (e-bikes) will reportedly be available to hire in Nottingham from spring 2023 as the result of a new partnership between micromobility operator Lime and Nottingham City Council.
The scheme will see the rollout of 700 new Lime e-bikes available for hire on a pay-as-you-go basis from virtual parking bays, the pair has said.
Limas has said it will be deploying its Gen4 e-bike model across the city. Some of the bikes’ features are built-in front and rear lights, increased motor power, a phone holder, built-in baskets and a range of 64km (39 miles).
The bikes will be available to hire through the Lime app, with users being charged a £1 unlocking fee and 17p per minute pay-as-you-ride fee.
What’s more, the council has said the bikes will only work within Nottingham City Council boundaries
Audra Wynter, councillor for Nottingham City Council, said: “As we face a global climate emergency, it’s more important than ever that our residents have access to more sustainable ways to travel.
“I’m delighted that we’ll be welcoming e-bikes to Nottingham through this new partnership with Lime.
“E-bikes are fun to use and will make shorter trips easier, helping riders cover so much more ground than on foot. With the new e-bikes, plus our e-scooter trial, award-winning bus and tram systems, getting around Nottingham will be easier and better than ever.”
The micromobility company has also claimed that it will offer 50% off e-bike fees for rides for lower income residents via its Lime Access programme, with plans to distribute some free helmets at public events after the e-bikes’ initial launch.
