London Introduces Stricter Rules for Dockless E-Bike Parking

Transport for London announces new parking policies and funding to address safety concerns and clutter caused by dockless e-bikes.

Transport for London (TfL) has allocated £1 million to create 7,500 new parking spaces for dockless e-bikes across boroughs, with an additional 800 spaces planned along high-traffic 'red routes' by summer 2025.
New enforcement policies will require e-bikes to be parked in designated areas, with fines and potential legal action against operators who fail to comply.
Dockless e-bikes have been criticized for obstructing sidewalks and creating hazards for pedestrians, particularly in central London, which Mayor Sadiq Khan likened to the 'Wild West.'
Operators like Lime and Forest are collaborating with TfL to improve parking compliance, while a third company, Voi, plans to introduce more e-bikes in 2025, pending regulatory improvements.
Despite the measures, the planned parking spaces will only accommodate a fraction of the 40,000 dockless e-bikes currently in circulation, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of the initiative.