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E-scooters in the West Midlands

E-scooters are available to hire in parts of the West Midlands.

The service is operated by Lime as part of the region’s cycle hire scheme. You can hire an e-scooter using the Lime app.

Where you can find e-scooters

E-scooters are currently available in:

  • Birmingham
  • University of Warwick

The service area may expand over time.

Prices

You can pay as you go or buy a pass in the app.

Pay as you go

  • £1 unlock fee
  • 20p per minute

Prices are frozen for the first two years of the service.

Passes

  • 30 minutes – £2.99
  • 60 minutes – £5.99
  • 120 minutes – £9.99
  • 300 minutes – £19.90

Who can use e-scooters

You must:

  • be aged 18 or over
  • have a valid UK driving licence

Where you can ride

You can ride on:

  • roads
  • cycle lanes
  • other areas where cycling is allowed

You must not ride on pavements.

How to hire and ride

  1. Download the Lime app
  2. Find a nearby e-scooter
  3. Unlock it using the app
  4. Ride to your destination
  5. Park in a permitted area and end your ride in the app

Parking

You must park in designated areas shown in the app.

You may be charged if you:

  • park outside a permitted area
  • leave the operating zone
  • do not end your ride correctly

Safety

E-scooters include:

  • speed limits
  • geofencing to control where scooters can be used and parked
  • in-app safety guidance

You must follow the rules of the road and ride responsibly.

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