London's e-bike hiring regulations have caused significant issues at river crossings due to divergent borough rules. Dara O Briain criticized the situation, where riders must change bikes at boundaries, leading to an accumulation of bikes on either side. Lime has been permitted in Richmond but banned in Hounslow, which has licensed competing companies. A feature of Lime bikes causes their electric motors to stop functioning when entering Hounslow, making them cumbersome to ride, and contributing to many users abandoning their trips. The entire scenario draws comparisons to the Checkpoint Charlie border crossing in Berlin during the Cold War.
Dara O Briain highlighted the issue of e-bikes stacking up at river crossings between Hounslow and Richmond due to varying borough rules on bike hiring.
Lime has urged London councils to collaborate to enable seamless travel for riders across boroughs, avoiding a patchwork of licensing decisions.
The electric motors on Lime bikes cut out when entering Hounslow, making them heavy to ride and resulting in many riders abandoning their trips.
Richard Dilks noted the peculiar situation in London where the regulation of bike sharing schemes leads to confusion and inconvenience for users, likening it to a border.
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