Lime Electric Scooter

Lime (formerly LimeBike) is a leading provider of shared electric scooters and bikes, revolutionized urban transit by introducing dockless micro-mobility solutions to major cities worldwide. The brand originated in the United States and has since expanded its footprint to hundreds of cities across several continents.

While the technology and platform were developed in the United States, the physical manufacturing of Lime scooters is primarily outsourced to specialized factories in China, including partnerships with manufacturers like Segway-Ninebot. This allows for large-scale production and rapid deployment of their hardware fleets globally.

Ownership of Lime is held by Neutron Holdings, Inc. The company has seen significant investment from major tech and transportation players, most notably Uber and Alphabet (Google). Through various funding rounds and strategic acquisitions—such as Lime's acquisition of Uber's Jump bike business—the company has solidified its position as a dominant force in the micro-mobility sector, maintaining its headquarters in San Francisco, California.