BALTIMORE, MD—Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, today announced Baltimore will be among the first cities in the world to officially launch its LimeBike, Lime’s newest e-bike model, following a successful pilot in select cities around the world in 2024. The news comes as Lime plans to launch more than 10,000 LimeGlider and LimeBike vehicles in nearly a dozen cities across Europe and North America over the coming months. Over the next few weeks, Lime will deploy LimeBikes in Baltimore up to a fleet of 200 throughout the city.

“The arrival of Lime’s new LimeBike marks another step forward for sustainable transportation in Baltimore, and we are proud they chose our city for its debut,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “With over 2.1 million trips taken on dockless vehicles in the last 12 months, proving that micromobility is an integral part of our transportation infrastructure, we are confident that this new model will increase ridership and use of sustainable transportation in the city.”

With the launch of LimeBike in Baltimore, Lime aims to expand reliable, inclusive, and sustainable transportation for residents and visitors. Lime selected Baltimore to be one of the first cities in the country to officially launch the LimeBike thanks to the city’s continued investments in new infrastructure, including protected bike lanes, designated parking, and safer streets.

“Baltimore is already a leading micromobility city in North America, we see even greater potential to expand access through our thoughtful investments in infrastructure and inclusive vehicle design. With the launch of LimeBike, we’re focused on making micromobility more accessible for a broader range of riders in Baltimore, especially women and older adults, while helping to close transit gaps across the city. We’re grateful to the city for its embrace of sustainable transportation and we look forward to continuing to deepen the partnership we have built together over the years, helping Baltimore residents get where they need to go safely, equitably, and courteously,” said Erika Duthely, Director of Government Relations at Lime.

The LimeBike is designed for riders who may have difficulty pedaling for extended periods, as well as those looking to replace car trips with a more comfortable, two-wheeled option. With a citywide rollout, LimeBikes will support longer trips and expand access to car-free mobility. This launch is part of Lime’s broader investment in Baltimore for 2025, including fleet growth, new technology, and operational improvements focused on safety, cleanliness, and an enhanced rider experience.

“Making dockless vehicles convenient and accessible to all Baltimore residents is a top priority of our shared mobility program,” said Baltimore City Department of Transportation Director Veronica McBeth, MSL. “Since many residents prefer seated options, we commend Lime for dramatically increasing the number of e-bikes available in our city and for choosing Baltimore to debut their new LimeBike, designed to make micromobility more accessible for a wider range of riders.

“During our initial pilots last year, it was clear that the LimeBike earned the love of our riders, with people returning to them frequently for local travel,” said Joe Kraus, President at Lime. “We’re so excited to take our next step with these vehicles and bring them to more cities this spring. The LimeBike makes strides in offering a convenient and inclusive experience to a wider number of riders, while sacrificing nothing in the joy all Lime vehicles inspire.”

Lime riders have taken over 3.7 million rides in Baltimore since launching in 2017, covering more than 5 million miles. With an average of over 65% of all shared e-mobility trips in Baltimore taken on Lime vehicles this year, the demand for micromobility continues to surge in the city. So far in 2025, Baltimore riders have taken 428,008 e-scooter trips and 78,889 e-bike trips. In particular, e-bike usage has nearly doubled since 2024. By deploying LimeBikes as a new mobility option that is more accessible for women and older riders, Lime is excited to meet the growing demand for bikes in Baltimore and continue to invest in the program.

LimeBike

Playing on the company’s original name, the LimeBike is Lime’s latest e-bike design. It intends to complement Lime’s Gen4 model, offering a comfortable experience for a wider range of riders, while sacrificing nothing in fun or practicality. In line with its efforts to improve the rider experience, the LimeBike’s adjustable seat features a new ergonomic clamp design to make it easier for riders to change seat heights. In US-based cities, LimeBike comes equipped with a throttle on the handlebars, providing riders the option to either pedal with electric assist, or push down on the throttle to get moving.

Immediately noticeable on the LimeBike are the 20-inch (50cm) diameter wheels, smaller than those on Lime’s Gen4 e-bike. The smaller wheels make the vehicles feel more compact and approachable for more riders. The vehicles each feature a step through frame to make mounting and dismounting a breeze. A new element for Lime vehicles introduced on the LimeBike are the ergonomic hand grips intended to reduce fatigue while providing a premium feel for riders. Intuitive and highly-secure ‘sliding clamp’ style phone holders offer easier navigation and ride management.

The front baskets on each vehicle are wider, designed to accommodate larger items when shopping or running errands, while the lower positioning of the baskets on the front tube make turning easier when they are full.

Lime also upgraded the on-board technology across both vehicles, now its most advanced to-date, to improve location recognition accuracy. This quickens responsiveness in identifying location-based parking spots, as well as low-speed, restricted-access or no-parking zones.

Like all Lime vehicles, LimeBike is designed with safety in mind. The design of each vehicle is intended to make riders more comfortable and confident while riding. Both vehicles feature 2.5″ tires (6.35cm) for strong traction, particularly in wet conditions. Lime repositioned the battery and updated wheels on the new vehicles to achieve a lower center of gravity, improving stability and maneuverability, especially for smaller-statured riders. This is particularly useful when riders move the vehicles off the curb to start a ride or when walking them onto the curb to a parking spot when ending a ride. These improvements cater to feedback from groups traditionally underrepresented in Lime’s active riders, including women and older riders.

Sustainability is at the core of everything Lime does and LimeBike takes this approach to the next level. Lime designed these new vehicles to last longer, require fewer repairs, and sustain higher usage. They are designed to be Lime’s most repairable vehicles to date, with a modular design similar to Lime’s Gen4 e-bikes and e-scooters, but with learnings taken from two years operating the Gen4 fleet. This enabled Lime to incorporate the best-performing components from the Gen4 fleet, while improving on the most frequent repair needs. The LimeBike uses Lime’s proprietary swappable batteries and features a common battery infrastructure with the Gen4 fleet, allowing operations to remain streamlined across vehicle types. Taken together, these elements aim to extend the usable life of the LimeBike, thereby reducing their overall carbon footprint.

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