Lime micromobility service

Lime, originally known as LimeBike, is a global leader in shared micromobility services. Founded in San Francisco, California, the company revolutionized urban transportation by providing dockless electric scooters and bicycles accessible via a mobile application. Its mission focuses on reducing carbon emissions and urban traffic by providing sustainable first-and-last-mile transportation solutions.

While the brand is rooted in American technology and engineering, the hardware manufacturing—including the design and assembly of their Generation 4 and Generation 5 e-scooters—takes place primarily in specialized factories in China. This allows for scale and rapid deployment across hundreds of cities worldwide. Ownership remains largely within a group of major institutional investors and tech giants.

As of recent years, Lime has solidified its market position through strategic partnerships and acquisitions, most notably integrating Uber's JUMP bike business. Today, it operates as a private company with significant backing from major global firms, ensuring its footprint remains expansive across Europe, North America, and beyond.