Lime has launched its shared e-scooter programme in East Vancouver, Canada.
The operator has initially rolled out 100 e-scooters and 27 parking stations across the Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods.
Over the next year, Lime plans to expand the programme to more neighbourhoods, collaborating with the City of Vancouver to gather feedback and work with local community partners.
To make micromobility more accessible, Lime will offer 2,000 Lime Access memberships at 20 CAD per year, with 0 CAD unlock fees and a discounted 0.15 CAD per minute usage rate for eligible riders facing financial hardship.
Vladana Zlatic, General Manager of Lime Canada said:Lime is thrilled to see our e-scooters and our new parking stations become part of the fabric of Vancouver’s public transportation network. We take great pride in having become the shared micromobility provider of choice for British Columbia residents and visitors over the last few years and we look forward to helping people get around Vancouver safely, affordably, and sustainably.
Lime and the City of Vancouver are collaborating to prioritise safety, introducing features such as slow and no-ride zones, helmet provision, sidewalk detection, and in-app reaction tests between 10 pm and 5 am.
E-scooters cannot be ridden on sidewalks, and all riders must wear a helmet, be at least 18 years old, and follow a speed limit of 25 km/h.
Mayor Ken Sim said:We are so excited that shared e-scooters have arrived here in Vancouver. We're the first city in North America to test the parking stations, which were designed specifically to keep Vancouver streets safe and uncluttered.
The introduction of Lime shared e-scooters represents much more than just a new way to get around, it’s a testament to Vancouver’s leadership in green transportation and our dedication to creating a cleaner, safer and more connected city for everyone.
