‘Taking the mickey’: Inner-city council tears up e-bike deal
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Age
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Yarra City Council has terminated its partnership with Lime, citing widespread operational failures in managing shared e-bike services across Melbourne's inner suburbs. The council expressed frustration over inadequate enforcement measures against parking violations, unsafe footpath usage, and lack of accountability for intoxicated riders. This decision highlights growing tensions between local authorities and micro-mobility operators regarding public safety and regulatory compliance in urban environments.
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