Lime Axes Speed Limits for Deliveroo Riders

Lime U-turns after allowing delivery cyclists to exceed 'go-slow' speed limits in busy London parks and high streets | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news

Lime Bikes introduced a Delivery Pass that enabled Deliveroo cyclists to travel through London without the same speed restrictions as other people who hired the electric hire bike.Leaked WhatsApp messages shared with the London Centric newsletter showed the company had created exemptions as part of an effort to attract delivery riders, who would normally use ...

Lime trialled fast-food lane that let Deliveroo riders bypass speed limits

Lime has scrapped a trial that allowed Deliveroo riders to bypass speed restrictions on its rental e-bikes after questions were raised over the policy. The scheme, first reported by London Centric, gave riders using Lime’s new Delivery Pass access to areas where ordinary users would automatically be slowed down by the company’s “turtle mode” system. The restrictions, which can reduce speeds to as little as 8mph, operate across parks, pedestriani…

Lime axes speed limits for Deliveroo riders

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