Lime expands its discount program for low-income bike and scooter riders
Bike and scooter startup Lime announced that it’s expanding its discount program for low-income customers. Starting today, qualifying users will receive a 50 percent discount to ride the company’s electric-powered scooters and bikes. That’s a hefty 95 percent discount on its normal pedal bikes.
Lime first launched its Lime Access program in Seattle and LA roughly one year ago before bringing it nationwide. The program is meant to promote “an affordable way to use Lime in your city” by allowing customers to ride a shared bike or scooter without needing a smartphone or credit card. According to Lime, any person who “demonstrates eligibility or participation in any state or federally-run assistance program” is eligible for the program.