NZTA faces pressure to regulate e-scooter use
NZTA faces pressure to regulate e-scooter use
The Transport Agency (NZTA) is under rising pressure to regulate e-scooter use.
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DCC votes for more control of e-scooters
DCC votes for more control of e-scooters
Dunedin will soon follow others cities, including Auckland and Christchurch, and require e-scooters companies to hold a licence and pay a fee to operate.
Confusion over e-scooter 'vehicle' status
Confusion over e-scooter 'vehicle' status
E-scooters have been allowed on to footpaths and roads without the risk assessments a transport official has said were necessary.
Wave goodbye to Lime's monopoly
Wave goodbye to Lime's monopoly
After five months enjoying Auckland streets to itself, Lime e-scooters have a rival.
Scooters back on city streets tomorrow
Limes back on Dunedin streets tomorrow
Lime e-scooters will be back in Dunedin streets tomorrow morning.
Lime, council reach deal over scooters
Lime, council reach deal over scooters
Lime e-scooters' safety record will continue to be under the microscope when they return to Dunedin streets.
Juicers' income stream temporarily runs dry
Juicers' income stream temporarily runs dry
Hundreds of dollars have been lost by those who collect Lime e-scooters from Dunedin's streets, as a result of the temporary safety recall.
Lime scooters back next week after assurances
Lime scooters back next week after assurances
Lime e-scooters have been given the all-clear to return to Dunedin streets but fans may have to wait until next week for their next trip.
Lime allowed to expand in Christchurch
Lime allowed to expand in Christchurch
Hot on the heels of Lime e-scooters being pulled from Dunedin streets Christchurch City councillors have voted to allow Lime to expand its fleet in the city.
Decision looms on Lime's return to Dunedin
Decision looms on Lime's return to Dunedin
A decision on Lime scooters' return to Dunedin streets is expected in the coming days.
Lime still suspended while council awaits more info
Lime still suspended while council awaits more info
Auckland Council is waiting for the final pieces of a review into electric scooter operator Lime's safety and management and processes before making a decision about whether to lift its suspension.
Dunedin man happy with his personal e-scooter
Dunedin man happy with his personal e-scooter
Dunedin remains free of Lime scooters while the company strives to bring its safety up to scratch.
Lime scooters waiting on safety verification
Lime scooters waiting on safety verification
Dunedin will be Lime scooter-free for at least another day while the company strives to bring its safety up to scratch.
AA wants Limes off all NZ streets
AA wants Limes off all NZ streets
The Automobile Association is calling for all Lime scooters to be taken off the country's streets until they are proven safe.
Cull questions Lime's 'irritating' email campaign
Cull questions Lime's 'irritating' email campaign
Both Dunedin and Auckland councillors have questioned the need for the thousands of emails received from Lime e-scooter supporters, as Lime works to fix a problem that resulted in riders being injured.
Scooters off streets in Dunedin
Scooters off streets in Dunedin
The DCC says Lime is "doing the right thing'' by pulling its e-scooters from Dunedin streets over brake safety concerns.
Limes pulled from Dunedin
Limes pulled from Dunedin
Dunedin is to follow in Auckland's footsteps and withdraw Lime e-scooters with immediate effect.
Lime warned: 'Cool can't trump safety'
Lime warned: 'Cool can't trump safety'
Auckland Transport chairman Dr Lester Levy has issued a stark warning to Lime, warning its electric scooters could be pulled from Auckland streets by Friday.
Lime apologises for scooter bill
Lime apologises for scooter bill
Lime has apologised - and promised a full refund - after trying to sting a critically injured woman with a $100 penalty fee following her collision with a truck in Dunedin.
Free helmet offer for scooter crash victim
Free helmet offer for scooter crash victim
The US woman critically injured while riding a Lime scooter home in Dunedin last month has been offered a free helmet by a UK-based company.