Australia
Sydney
Australia's harbourside gateway. Ferries are part of the commute here, so getting around is sightseeing in itself.
Shared dockless e-bikes (Lime, HelloBike, Ario)
Private dockless e-bikes only - scan the QR code in the app to unlock. No published price list exists; what the app shows before unlocking is what you pay. Helmets are the law, and adults cannot ride on the footpath.
Updated on August 2, 2026
How to ride
- 1Pick an operator and install its appIn the city centre green is Lime, blue is HelloBike, white is Ario. Each needs its own app; other councils have other operators.
- 2Scan the QR code to unlockFind a bike on the app's map, then scan the QR code on it or type in the vehicle number to unlock.
- 3Put the helmet on before you rideUse the helmet attached to the bike, and don't ride if there isn't one. Helmets are the law in NSW and police enforce it.
- 4Ride on the road or a bike pathAdults can't ride on footpaths. Use roads, bike lanes and shared paths - and give way to pedestrians on shared paths.
- 5Park in a marked area and confirm the endPark upright in a parking area shown in the app and wait for it to confirm the trip has ended. Keep the footpath clear.
Payment
No tap-a-card-to-unlock on any of the three fleets
Unlocking and paying both happen inside the operator's app
There is no way to hire a bike with cash
Tap for where to get the app
Quick facts
Heads-up
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Fines for riding without a helmet or on the footpath
Riding without a helmet starts at $423, riding on the footpath as an adult is $140, and reckless riding is $562. NSW road rules apply to bikes just as they do to cars, and police enforce them.
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Park outside a designated area and charges keep running
Park outside a designated area and the app may not register your trip as complete, so charges keep running. Operators also add fees or suspend accounts.
