Sydney
E‑bikes in Sydney
Lime is the longest-serving micro-mobility company in Australia and New Zealand, with broad experience operating across many of the region’s most prominent cities.
Lime has operated e-bikes in Sydney for three years, and has completed over 1.5 million trips - more than any other micromobility operator in the City.
From Centennial Park to Circular Quay, Sydneysiders choose Lime for our commitment to safety, smooth ride experience and availability of our Gen4 e-bikes around the City.
FAQ in Sydney
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Yes - you must be over 18 years old to ride.
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No - you do not need a driver’s license.
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At the moment Lime operates their e-bikes in parts of Waverly, Bayside, the City of Sydney, Inner West, Randwick and Woollahra councils. Please see the map on our app. If your destination is outside of these locations, you, unfortunately, won’t be able to travel the entire way.
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You must follow the blood alcohol content laws that apply to your driver’s license (e.g. 0 or 0.05) - if you do not have a license you must be 0.
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By law, you must use a helmet, either your personal one or an attached Lime helmet. If you find a vehicle without a helmet and don’t have your own with you, we recommend using the app to find another vehicle nearby.
Rules of the Road in Sydney
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Park Properly
Park out of pedestrian footpaths and building lines.
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Wear an Approved Bicycle Helmet
We’ve outfitted our e-vehicles with helmets that are detachable and trackable.
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Don’t Drink and Ride
Best to call an Uber if you’ve had a drink.
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Review Footpath Guidelines
Your city determines if the footpath is an approved place to Lime, review local guidelines in your app.
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Ride Single
Only one person per Lime.
Take our Rider Safety Quiz and receive a discount on your next ride!
Parking in Sydney
Please park carefully and out of the way of others.
This means:
Park neatly on the kerb side of the footpath
Don’t park against the building line
Don’t park in car parking spaces
Avoid parking near entrances, exits, crossings and leaning against buildings
Consider whether wheelchair users could get past your parked e-bike
Make sure you ace the ‘end-trip photo’ 📸
The photo you take at the end of your trip is really important. We review all photos to check how you parked your Lime. If you haven’t parked correctly, we may warn or charge you.
Follow the steps on the right to see how it’s done ✅
Lime Access in Sydney
Lime Access is our global equity program that provides discounted rides to eligible residents. It is part of our core mission to provide sustainable transportation options to all. In Sydney, eligible residents get 50% off rides.
Our Partner
Amy Gillett Foundation
The Amy Gillett Foundation was established in 2005 following the death of Amy Gillett, who was killed by a driver on 18 July 2005 while she was cycling in Germany with the Australian women’s cycling team.
Amy’s husband, Simon Gillett, together with Amy’s parents Mary and Denis and friends, concerned at the state of safety on Australian roads, started the foundation in January 2006.
The Amy Gillett Foundation has evolved to become the leading cycling safety organisation in Australia, driven by a core mission to reduce the death and injury of cyclists.
