ICYMI last week: Lime Bikeshare Access Program Increasing Monthly Fee to $30/month
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone noticed in the last week a significant difference in the speed/throttling of limes?
I use them multiple times a week (safely in bike lanes with a helmet) and it’s staggering how different they are. Thought I got a bad egg the first time but it’s all of them. I understand limiting speed on the battery that’s fine but it’s to the point you cannot even pedal to go faster making it less efficient then a normal capital city red bike without battery.
There are no gears so it leaves you dangerously limited to get through intersections. My normal trip I make 6x a week is taking 50% longer.
Emailed uber but would love some validation from the group here.
Thanks! Your safe cycling neighbor”
Another reader asks:
“New restrictions on the speed limit? The last three days all my bikes have been about 10mph slower”