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The service is already available in Washington, D.C. and Paris, France, but the company’s arrival in the Big Apple pits it against established moped service Revel, which sources its mopeds from the same manufacturer in China, NIU.
“We are so excited to bring this vision of a multi-modal transportation alternative to New York City,” Lime CEO Wayne Ting told Bklyner.
Both brands are available for a base pay of $1 and require drivers to be 21 and passengers to be 18, but Lime costs 39 cents per minute compared to 49 cents for its competitor.
Lime Launches Electric Moped Service in New York City
Lime’s moped showcased at a Brooklyn Navy Yard press event on Friday, April 30th. (Image: Billy Richling)
The micromobility company Lime has launched an electric moped service in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan, adding another two-wheeled transportation option to city streets.
Lime rolled out a fleet of 100 battery-powered, lime-green vehicles on Friday, which the company says it plans to grow to 500 in the coming weeks. The launch comes less than a month after news that Lime and other companies will also offer an e-scooter pilot program in the Bronx this summer.