E-scooters in the West Midlands
E-scooters are available to hire in parts of the West Midlands.
The service is operated by Lime as part of the region’s cycle hire scheme. You can hire an e-scooter using the Lime app.
Where you can find e-scooters
E-scooters are currently available in:
- Birmingham
- University of Warwick
The service area may expand over time.
Prices
You can pay as you go or buy a pass in the app.
Pay as you go
- £1 unlock fee
- 20p per minute
Prices are frozen for the first two years of the service.
Passes
- 30 minutes – £2.99
- 60 minutes – £5.99
- 120 minutes – £9.99
- 300 minutes – £19.90
Who can use e-scooters
You must:
- be aged 18 or over
- have a valid UK driving licence
Where you can ride
You can ride on:
- roads
- cycle lanes
- other areas where cycling is allowed
You must not ride on pavements.
How to hire and ride
- Download the Lime app
- Find a nearby e-scooter
- Unlock it using the app
- Ride to your destination
- Park in a permitted area and end your ride in the app
Parking
You must park in designated areas shown in the app.
You may be charged if you:
- park outside a permitted area
- leave the operating zone
- do not end your ride correctly
Safety
E-scooters include:
- speed limits
- geofencing to control where scooters can be used and parked
- in-app safety guidance
You must follow the rules of the road and ride responsibly.