August 1, 2026 — 5:07pm

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An inner-Melbourne community group is defending the world’s largest e-bike operator, claiming the company was “set up to fail” before a local council tore up its years-long deal.

City of Yarra councillors earlier this month voted against endorsing a permanent e-bike hire contract with American-headquartered hiring company Lime, rubbishing their pitch and terminating an almost six-year trial.

Councillors criticised the operator’s unwillingness to clean up dumped vehicles or punish unruly riders at a July 14 council…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU