‘Taking the mickey’: Inner-city council tears up e-bike deal
Yarra City Council terminated its e-bike deal with Lime on Tuesday, criticizing the company for failing to manage rider behavior. Mayor Stephen Jolly noted the operator's lack of compliance led to bikes being left abandoned, with Lime generating $2.5 million since late 2020. The council remains open to future partnerships with other e-bike operators.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 12:41 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 12:50 UTC
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