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Howell: Going Steady with Lime-E

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Brock Howell

After a month of anticipation, LimeBike released 300 e-bikes into its fleet of 4,000 bikeshare bike in Seattle this past weekend, with plans to release another 200 by this Wednesday.  Eventually, “Lime-Es” will comprise forty percent of LimeBike’s fleet. Here’s … Continue reading →

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LimeBike and Spin announce e-assist bikes, an innovation that could change bike share all over again

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Tom Fucoloro

Yesterday, both Spin and LimeBike announced electric-assist bicycles, an innovation that — if successful — could change the bike share industry all over again. LimeBike will likely be the first to launch e-bikes in Seattle, saying in a press release … Continue reading →

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Bike share ridership is booming + Spin launches better bike, Forbes says LimeBike valued at $200M

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

Free-floating bike share is working in Seattle. Or at least it sure appears that way according to the city’s first analysis of anonymized private bike share data. In just two months, people have already taken 120,000 trips on the bikes. … Continue reading →

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Don’t expect a bike share surge as caps rise to 2K + Seattle bike share makes international news

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

See our Seattle Bike Share Guide for an updated FAQ about bike share in Seattle as well as links to download active companies’ apps and a guide to properly parking your bike share bike. The bike share cap has increased … Continue reading →

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Spin/LimeBike announce access for people without smart phones or credit cards + Spin offers 50¢ rides for ORCA Lift holders

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

Spin and LimeBike have both announced new ways for people without smart phones, data plans or a credit/debit card to access their bike share services. People will soon be able to buy pre-paid Spin Access cards at Bike Works in … Continue reading →

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Seattle should raise bike share caps sooner so companies can rollout for Labor Day weekend

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

See our Seattle Bike Share Guide for an updated list of bike share companies in Seattle, links to download their apps and a quick rundown on how it all works. No other U.S. city had crafted a permit for private, … Continue reading →

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Bike share ridership keeps climbing quickly, Spin and LimeBike start rolling out city’s next 1,000 bikes

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

See our Seattle Bike Share Guide for an updated list of bike share companies in Seattle, links to download their apps and a quick rundown on how it all works. LimeBike says its first 500 bikes saw “about 10,000 rides” … Continue reading →

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LimeBike gets 2,000 rides in two days + Both companies announce $30 monthly plans

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

See our Seattle Bike Share Guide for an updated list of bike share companies in Seattle, links to download their apps and a quick rundown on how it all works. People took 2,000 rides on LimeBike in two days, the … Continue reading →

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With ceremonial unlocking, LimeBike officially launches + LimeRide Saturday

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

See our Seattle Bike Share Guide for an updated list of bike share companies in Seattle, links to download their apps and a quick rundown on how it all works. LimeBike started rolling out its 500 bikes en masse Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Bike share is now live + A handy guide to the new $1 bikes – UPDATED

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

Nothing costs a dollar anymore. But that’s all it costs to ride one of those bright orange or lime green bikes popping up on sidewalks and bike racks around Seattle. See our new Seattle Bike Share Guide for questions about … Continue reading →

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Spin and LimeBike are first to apply for bike share permits, ready to launch once approved

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

Spin and LimeBike appear to be the two bike share companies most ready to get an early start on the streets of Seattle this summer. SDOT has confirmed that the companies are the only two who have yet submitted complete … Continue reading →

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City could set stationless bike share rules in June + LimeBike is third company to ready a Seattle launch

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

West Seattle’s Gabriel Scheer was a founding member of Pronto Cycle Share, so he was disappointed when that now-shuttered bike share system failed to expand beyond its small service area. “I don’t think it served the city as well as it … Continue reading →

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