Yarra council terminates Lime e-bike trial over maintenance failures and steep penalties
City of Yarra council voted this month to terminate a six-year e-bike trial with Lime, citing inadequate vehicle maintenance and rider penalties. Lime's Asia-Pacific head Will Peters called tender requirements "set up to fail," including a demand to answer customer calls within 10 seconds around the clock or face escalating fines and fleet.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 07:07 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 07:10 UTC
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