'I use Lime bikes for almost everything': E-bikes hit milestone after West Midlands launch
Lime celebrated milestone number of rides in the West Midlands.
More than a million rides have taken place on Lime bikes ever since the service launched in the West Midlands in April 2026.
Lime first launched in Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull on April 1.
The service then expanded into the Black Country hubs of Sandwell and Wolverhampton on June 1.
Data from Lime shared that lots of riders have continued using the service after their first journey, with nearly half (45%) going on to take a second trip within a week of taking their first trip.
In particular, one person has completed more than 530 trips to date, since the service launched five months ago.
By far, the busiest day so far was Friday, June 26, followed by Saturday, June 27.
“I use Lime bikes for almost everything - grocery runs, going to the gym, getting to and from the train station, and even the occasional leisurely cycle,” said Neil Parks, a Birmingham-based transportation student who has completed 448 rides since April.
He also praised Lime bikes for it being an “easy” way of travelling through Birmingham.
Neil continued: "I first used a Lime bike in May to get to the train station, and before long I was using them for trips to the gym and supermarket too. Now, I ride one almost every day and they’ve become central to my daily life. As a Transportation Planning and Engineering student, I appreciate having an easy, sustainable way to get around.”
The local mayor praised the service for making active travel easier for people in the region.
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: "Lime is making active travel an easy choice for short trips like going to work, meeting up with friends, or connecting to our wider bus, tram, and train network.
“This milestone shows there’s a huge appetite among residents and visitors for cleaner, greener, and more convenient ways to travel. Getting more people to cycle is also helping us cut traffic congestion, clean up our air, and improve people’s health and fitness. And all at zero cost to the taxpayer."