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- Crime & Safety · London
Met Police Arrest 711 in Phone Theft and E-bike Crackdown
The Metropolitan Police arrested 711 individuals and seized over 110 modified e-bikes during a September crackdown on phone theft and robbery across London. The operation aimed to tackle crimes significantly impacting residents and recover stolen devices.
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Business · LondonLime UK profits double as rider numbers surge
Lime's UK arm reported a significant increase in both users and profits for 2025. The company's sales reached £148m, and profits more than doubled to £4.7m, as average monthly users grew by 31% to approximately 700,000.
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Transport & TfL · City of LondonDozens of Lime e-bikes block City of London pavement
Dozens of Lime e-bikes were found blocking the pavement on Lime Street in the City of London on 15 September 2026. An insurance worker estimated between 50 and 70 bikes were present, causing significant obstruction.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon boroughs seize 3,393 e-bikes in 2026
London councils have seized 3,393 dockless e-bikes so far in 2026, a 23% increase compared to the entirety of 2025. Lime bikes made up more than 2,000 of these seizures, prompting calls for better regulation and parking solutions.
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