How to rent a Lime scooter

Ready for the ride? Lime’s share scooters make it easy to move from A to B. Open the Lime app, see where the nearest scooter is, unlock the vehicle and drive away. Is it really that simple? And what does it cost to use Lime? Find out here

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Lime’s electric shared scooters

Lime believes that everyone, anywhere in the world, should have access to smart and affordable mobility. Lime’s shared scooters give commuters and tourists in (big) cities a green alternative to motorised transport.

Using the three-step ‘Locate, Scan, Ride‘ model, the vehicles should offer flexibility especially for short-distance transport.

How do you use a Lime scooter?

Download the Lime app and link a payment method. Then go through the following steps to start your ride:

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Find a Lime scooter near you

See in the app where the nearest Lime vehicle is located. Tip: in the app, you can also see the scooter’s battery percentage, so make sure to pick one which is charged.

Add multiple riders

Tap ‘Group ride’ if you want to unlock multiple vehicles (up to 5) with one app.

Unlock with the app

Scan the QR code on the handlebar of the scooter to unlock the vehicle and start your ride.

Dismount and ride away

Dismount with one foot and apply metered throttle with the right thumb.

Park the scooter

Finished the ride? Check in the app if there are designated parking zones and park the vehicle neatly.

End the ride

In the app, press ‘lock e-scooter’ to end your ride. You will now see a summary showing the route travelled and costs incurred.

Download the Lime app for Android and IOS

Tip: You can also spot and unlock the Lime scooters through the Uber app. You don’t need to download the Lime app then.

Watch the following video on ‘How to ride Lime e-scooters’ before you make your first ride:

What does it cost to use Lime?

To use Lime, you pay a starting rate and a rate per minute. On average, you pay a starting rate of £0.87 and £0.13 per minute for using it. For a 15-minute ride, you will then pay £2.83.

Please note that fares can vary from city to city.

Tip: take advantage of free credit

Through the Lime app, you have the option to share your personal reference code with someone. This personal code can be found in the app’s menu under the heading ‘Get free credits’:

Open the Lime app;
Tap the ‘gift icon’ on the top right. If you don’t see the icon, look for the referral options on the side menu;
Share your referral code with friends.

Share this code with one or more friends and both receive free credit.

Where is Lime currently operating?

Lime is constantly working to make its scooters available in new cities. Lime can now be found in more than 140 cities worldwide. In Europe, these include the following places:

Germany	Italy	Spain
Berlin	Milan	Barcelona
Frankfurt	Rome	Madrid
Munich	Turin	Sevilla

Check Lime’s website for an up-to-date overview.

Report a problem

Are you experiencing nuisance from an incorrectly parked Lime vehicle? Or do you have a problem with your payment? You can report this in the following way:

Via the app: in the app, navigate to the ‘Help’ in the menu and create a report.

Via the website: contact Lime via the website.

PREFER YOUR OWN E-SCOOTER?

Take a look at our selection of ‘Electric scooters for adults‘ or ‘Segway scooters‘.