Lime e-scooters returning to Redmond streets

Two people enjoying Lime scooters.
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In this Dec. 6, 2018, photo a Lime scooter customer uses his mobile app to lock up his scooter on the sidewalk after finishing his trip in downtown Washington. Companies are jockeying for strategic position in the so-called micromobility revolution, where consumers are embracing ride-hailing services, scooters, bikes and shared cars that can be hailed and paid for by smartphones. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)Pablo Martinez Monsivais/Associated Press

They're back!

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In a press release dated Monday, Feb. 24, Lime, the top micromobility company in the world, announced it will begin rolling out its Redmond fleet of electric scooters on Sunday, March 1.

As the winter months come to an end and the days become longer, between 100 to 200 electric scooters will be available citywide, returning affordable access to sustainable, convenient mobility options for Redmond residents, workers and visitors alike.

The e-scooters, which will be available in higher numbers in higher-density areas of Redmond, will cost $1 to unlock and 36 cents per minute.

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2019 was a banner year for Lime Redmond. And thanks to its riders, Lime Redmond hit several milestones.

Last year, 17,000 unique riders (or the equivalent of 1/4 of the population of Redmond) rode a scooter in Redmond in less than 6 months of operation and 30.9% of riders reported their last scooter trip replaced a car trip.

This means that Redmond scooter riders took 21,057 miles of car travel off Redmond roads in 2019.

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This year, Lime Redmond expects to surpass its 2019 milestones with the addition of some new features including Group Ride which will allow riders to unlock up to five electric scooters on the same host account. And LimePass -- a weekly subscription pass that offers unlimited free scooter unlocks (a $1 savings per ride) for seven consecutive days.

With LimePass, a subscription can pay for itself in as little as 2-3 days.

“We could not be more excited to return to Redmond after an exceptional 2019, said to Jonathan Hopkins, Director of Strategic Development for the Northwest US. "The City’s continued partnership for multimodal options to reduce car use is inspiring—and it’s working. We look forward to this continued collaboration to make this highly desirable city even more accessible and affordable to get around.”

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Lime serves more than 120 cities in more than 30 countries on five continents.