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Melbourne

A city of coffee and culture, laced with one of the world's largest tram networks — free to ride in the centre.

Shared e-bikes (Lime)

Bike share is one fleet: Lime e-bikes, riders 16 and over. Helmets are compulsory at all times, and each bike carries one. There is no public price list - the rate the app shows before you unlock is all there is.

Updated on August 2, 2026

How to ride

  1. 1
    Install the Lime app and add a payment method
    Install the Lime app, add a payment method before you go looking for a bike, and note you must be 16 or over.
  2. 2
    Scan the QR code to unlock
    Find a nearby bike on the app's map and scan the QR code on it to unlock. The rate appears in the app before you unlock.
  3. 3
    Put the helmet on before you ride
    Unclip the helmet from the cable lock on the bike and put it on - Victorian law requires one at all times.
  4. 4
    Ride on the road or in a bike lane
    Ride on the road, in bike lanes or on shared paths - keep left and give way to pedestrians on shared paths.
  5. 5
    Park in a designated area and end the trip
    Park upright in a parking area inside the service zone, submit the end-of-trip photo and wait for the app to confirm.

Payment

Tap to ride
There is no tap-a-card-to-unlock option on the bikes
App tickets
Unlocking and paying both happen inside the Lime app
Cash
There is no way to hire a bike with cash

Quick facts

Heads-up

  • Riding outside the service area can incur a penalty

    Ride beyond the service area and you can be charged a penalty. The area is drawn on the map in the app, so check your destination is inside it before you set off.

  • Bad parking brings a charge and can ban your account

    Park badly and Lime can bill you up to A$50, rising with how often and how severely you break the rules, and can ban your account. Check the map in the app before you leave the bike anywhere.

  • No footpath riding once you are 13 or older

    Anyone aged 13 or over may not ride on the footpath, unless accompanying a child under 13. E-bikes follow the same road rules as ordinary bicycles, and Victoria Police enforce them.

Timetable

Typical duration A last-mile tool from stations and tram stops - best for short hops around the centre and inner suburbs
Check the official site for the latest times and service status
Editor Naotaka