Locals and visitors will soon enjoy an exciting new way to move around town, with the City of Stonnington signing a Memorandum of Understanding with ride share provider Lime for a 12-month trial of electric share bikes.
From mid-February, a fleet of 150 Lime e-bikes will be rolled out across the city, offering a safe, accessible and cost-effective travel option.
To rent and ride an e-bike, users simply need to download the Lime or Uber apps to find e-bikes nearby and scan to ride.
The introduction of e-bikes to Stonnington expands the ride sharing service beyond the cities of Melbourne, Yarra and Port Phillip where the initial e-bike trial in 2020 has been extended for a further 12 months.
Throughout the 12-month trial, Lime will work to ensure residents and visitors are aware of proper safety measures and parking protocols.
Lime's shared electric bikes have given Melbournians a safe, open-air, sustainable form of transport throughout the coronavirus pandemic and with more than 200 million rides in more than 120 cities across five continents under their belt, Lime is spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.
Riding an e-bike attracts the same road rules applied to all bike riders, to wear a helmet at all times, ride safely and respect the bikes and other road users.
For more on how the new e-bikes will operate visit the Lime e-bike page
Quote from City of Stonnington Mayor, Cr Jami Klisaris
'We're delighted to partner with Lime to offer residents and visitors a fun and healthy way to get out and enjoy everything Stonnington has to offer.
'I'm looking forward to seeing lots of people enjoy the freedom of hopping on an e-bike to meet a friend for coffee, commute to work or take a quick trip to the shops without the hassle of getting caught in traffic or having to find parking.
'We're committed to providing options that support a healthy, active lifestyle and the e-bike trial is another example of what we, as a Council, are doing to achieve this.
'We'll also work with Lime and our community to make sure people are aware of how and where to park their bikes after using them.'
Quote from Hugo Burt-Morris, General Manager Australia and New Zealand, Lime
'We take great pride in providing Melbourne with safe, affordable, and sustainable ways of getting around and we are thrilled to be expanding to the City of Stonnington this summer.
'As the community makes their way back into the office and around Melbourne, we want to be sure residents and visitors are able to experience Stonnington and beyond without the use of a private car.
'We look forward to working with the City and with our local partners to encourage sustainable transportation and support local businesses and the economic recovery across all of Melbourne.'
