Micro-mobility firm Lime, which invested heavily in its global operations, faced significant debt and questions about its business model. Following its Nasdaq debut, the company cleared most of its debt, improved free cash flow, and is now focusing on profitability and market expansion.
Germany is set to pass legislation holding rental e-scooter operators liable for accidents, strengthening victim compensation. The law addresses rising accident rates and improperly parked scooters, shifting liability from victims to companies like Lime and Bolt.
An investigation revealed that major UK retailers like Amazon, Argos, and Currys advertised e-scooters for public road use, despite it being illegal for privately owned devices. Retailers updated ads after being contacted, but smaller sellers continue to promote them for commuting.
FoI responses collected by insurer show brigades tackled 1,760 battery-linked fires in 2025, up 147% in three yearsFire brigades across the UK are tackling lithium-ion battery fires at a rate of one every five hours, figures show, as fire chiefs warn that public awareness and government regulation have not kept pace with the ubiquity of this new hazard.Lithium-ion batteries power most rechargeable devices including mobile phones, electric toothbrushes, toys and vapes, as well as ebikes, e-scooters and electric vehicles. Continue reading...
