Lime Brings Pedal-Free LimeGlider Bike Alternative To Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA — Lime — known for its rental scooters and bikes — is bringing a new mobility option to the city.

The company on Thursday announced it is bringing the LimeGlider to Los Angeles. The battery-powered vehicle is a two-wheel, sit-down alternative to the scooter that looks like a bike, but doesn't require any pedaling.

Users sit down on the vehicle and ride it like a bike, but with their feet on foot rests instead of pedals. The Glider has a larger padded seat than traditional bike, as well as a large basket to store items, according to Lime.

"Lime is proud to launch the Glider in Los Angeles, expanding reliable, inclusive, and sustainable transportation options for residents and visitors alike," Hayden Harvey, Lime's director of government relations, US West, said in a statement. "After introducing bikes to our fleet in April, we're continuing to mindfully grow our program with more mobility options while maintaining our focus on rider safety and tidy streets.

"We're proud to expand reliable, sustainable transportation in Los Angeles, which will play a vital role in moving Angelenos as we all gear up for major global events like the World Cup, Super Bowl, and the Olympics."

The LimeGlider was introduced last year in several cities during a pilot program.Los Angeles will be one of the first locations since its official introduction.

The Glider could be a particularly good "for riders who may have difficulty pedaling for extended periods, as well as those looking to replace car trips with a more comfortable, two-wheeled option."

"During our initial pilots last year, it was clear that the LimeGlider earned the love of our riders, with people returning to them frequently for local travel," Lime President Joe Kraus said. "We're so excited to take our next step with these vehicles and bring them to more cities this spring. The LimeGlider makes strides in offering a convenient and inclusive experience to a wider number of riders, while sacrificing nothing in the joy all Lime vehicles inspire."

City News Service contributed to this report.