New e-scooters and e-bikes in Canberra

By Niki Burnside

Topic: Transport

Lime e-bikes and scooters are in Canberra.

In short:

Canberra has 1,200 e-scooters and 300 e-bikes.

The government has new rules for e-scooters.

What's next?

Lime and the government want feedback.

Lime has e-bikes and e-scooters in Canberra.

The new fleet has 1,200 e-scooters and 300 e-bikes.

E-scooters and e-bikes help people travel.

There are new speed limits for e-scooters.

How do Lime e-scooters and e-bikes work?

Users download the Lime app to ride.

Prices depend on how long you ride.

E-scooters have been in Canberra for six years.

The app teaches users how to park safely.

E-scooters and e-bikes are available in many areas.

A boy died in an e-scooter accident.

Lime will add more e-scooters and e-bikes.

Lime can have up to 3,000 devices.

E-scooters can travel up to 59 kilometres.

E-bikes have a range of 64km and a basket.

What are the rules for riders?

Riders must be at least 16 years old.

Riders must wear helmets and follow rules.

The Lime app is like other ride-sharing apps.

Users can bring their own helmets.

E-scooters can be used on footpaths and roads.

E-bikes can be used anywhere a pushbike can.

There are speed limits for e-scooters and e-bikes.

Riders are responsible if they crash.

Riders take risks when they ride.

Anyone 16 or older can use Lime e-bikes.

E-scooters and e-bikes are not allowed on buses.

Lime will take action if devices are left behind.

How will Lime scooters and e-bikes be regulated?

There are automatic speed limits.

Device speeds are reduced in congested areas.

Lime uses geofencing technology.

Geofencing helps keep riders and pedestrians safe.

Tara Cheyne and Will Peters launched the new fleet.

The app has instructions on how to use e-scooters safely.

There is less concern about e-scooters in Canberra.

Safety is important for Lime.

Lime is proud to be part of Canberra's transport.

What has been learned from previous operators?

The government learned from Beam and Neuron.

Beam was ordered to remove its scooters.

Beam had more scooters than allowed.

The government's experience with Beam helped with Lime.

Lime e-scooters and e-bikes are not allowed on light rail.

The government and Lime work together effectively.

Lime must follow conditions to operate.

The selection process for Lime was rigorous.

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