A new scheme for hiring electric bikes and scooters will start in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, on April 1, 2026. Transport for West Midlands has confirmed that a company called Lime will take over the service to help people make short trips without using a car.
The new project will bring more than 2,000 vehicles to the region, including bikes and scooters found in the city centre and on busy roads like Penn Road, Stafford Street, and Bilston Road. Residents will need to use a new phone app from Lime to book their rides, as the current system with the company Beryl will stop on March 31, 2026.
According to the West Midlands Combined Authority, the new deal will not cost taxpayers any money and is expected to save the local government about 1.4 million pounds every year. To help with the cost of living, Mayor Richard Parker has also announced that hire prices will stay the same for at least two years.
The City of Wolverhampton Council will manage the parking areas and docks for the new fleet to keep pavements clear and safe for pedestrians. This change comes as the national trial for e-scooters has been extended by the government until at least May 2026.
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