Lime Bikes & E-scooters Hit West Midlands

0:00On April 1st, over 2,000 new Lyme Bikes and eScooters just hit the streets in the West Midlands today, April 1st. They're rolling out first in Birmingham, Coventry, and Sallie Hole with the black country areas like Dudley, Sanwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, getting them on June 1st. Earlier this year, transport for West Midlands picks Lyme after a competitive bid to run the whole scheme. Best part? It costs taxpayers nothing and saves the authority 1.4 million pounds a year compared to the old cycle hire setup. Local leaders are hyped about this push for active travel. West Midlands active travel commissioner Becky Marston calls it a major win, making short green trips easier with eBoost for hills and opening. Cycling to more folks. Mayor Richard Parker says is the UK's first full fleet of Lyme's latest eBikes boosting air quality and cutting congestion alongside new safe routes. You grab him via the Lyme app on Apple or Google Play at existing docking stations plus extra spots shown in the app.

1:06Pay as you go is 20 pence per minute after a 1 pound unlock fee frozen for 2 years or snag bundles like 30 minutes for 2 pounds. 99 pence up to 300 minutes for 19 pounds 90. This partnership set to expand access and keep improving options across towns and cities. Blending bikes with strong public transport for smoother every day rides.