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Hackney deal with Lime and Voi e-bike £93m hire plan matches bus fare levels

Deniz Huseyin
02 October 2025
Lime is offering discounted rides in Hackney, allowing riders to buy an unlimited monthly pass for £45, which caps every ride at £1
Lime is offering discounted rides in Hackney, allowing riders to buy an unlimited monthly pass for £45, which caps every ride at £1
 

Electric bike hire in Hackney will be capped at the same level as a single bus fare after the London borough agreed a five-year contract with operators Lime and Voi.

From 1 October, Voi rides within Hackney will be capped at £1.75 for 30 minutes - the same price as a London bus fare. Meanwhile, Lime will offer discounted rides through a LimePass+ option, allowing riders to buy an unlimited monthly pass  for £45, which caps every ride at £1.

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